Dentures break at the worst times - a drop on a hard bathroom floor, a hairline crack that finally gives way, a tooth that comes loose. When it happens, you want it sorted quickly and properly. Paul repairs dentures with the same care he puts into making them, and most repairs are turned around the next day.
Fast, expert repairs
Because denture repairs are done in a lab rather than while you wait, turnaround is usually next-day rather than same-day - but Paul prioritises repairs so you're without your denture for the shortest time possible. Call first thing, describe the damage, and he'll give you a realistic timeframe. Please don't attempt a DIY fix with household glue - it can make a clean repair much harder and may render the denture unrepairable.
What can be repaired
- Cracked or snapped denture base (the pink acrylic plate)
- Broken or chipped denture teeth
- A tooth that has come away from the denture
- Broken clasps on partial dentures
- Dentures that have split cleanly in two
The repair process
Bring the denture in - including any broken pieces, which help - and Paul will assess the damage. Most repairs involve rejoining or rebuilding the affected part in the lab and checking the fit before you collect it. Keep any fragments; a clean break with all pieces present usually makes for a stronger, neater repair.
When a repair isn't enough
Sometimes a break is a sign the denture is reaching the end of its life - repeated cracks often mean the fit has changed and the denture is flexing under load. If that's the case, Paul will tell you honestly, and may suggest a reline or a new denture rather than a repair that won't hold. He won't sell you a new denture you don't need.
If your denture breaks after hours or on a weekend
The clinic is open Monday to Friday. If your denture breaks over the weekend, keep all the pieces, avoid trying to glue it, and call first thing on the next business day so Paul can prioritise it. Store the pieces safely - wrapped in a tissue in a small container is fine.
Cost and health funds
Repairs are far less expensive than a new denture, and most health funds pay a rebate on them. SA Precision Dentures is a Medibank and BUPA preferred provider and accepts DVA cards. Paul will confirm the cost when he sees the damage.
FAQS
Denture repair questions
Can dentures be repaired if they break?+
In most cases, yes - cracked bases, broken or lost teeth, and broken clasps can usually be repaired. Bring all the pieces, don't try to glue it yourself, and Paul will assess it and give you a turnaround, usually the next day.
Do you offer same-day repairs?+
Repairs are done in the lab, so turnaround is usually next-day rather than same-day. That said, Paul prioritises repairs to get your denture back to you as quickly as possible - call and describe the damage for a realistic timeframe.
What do I do if my denture breaks on the weekend?+
Keep all the pieces, don't attempt a glue repair (it can make things worse), store them safely, and call the clinic first thing on the next business day so Paul can prioritise the repair.
How do I know if I need a repair, a reline, or a new denture?+
A one-off break usually just needs a repair. If the denture keeps cracking or feels loose, the fit may have changed - a reline or new denture might be better value. Paul gives you an honest recommendation when he sees it.
Need a denture repaired?
Call Paul's clinic in Surrey Downs on 08 8338 5566, describe the damage, and he'll tell you the turnaround.