What to Do If Your Denture Breaks: Emergency Repair Guide
A broken denture is a true emergency. Learn what steps to take immediately, what to avoid, and how to get your denture fixed professionally in under 90 minutes.
What should you do if your denture snaps in half or breaks?
If your denture breaks, never attempt to repair it yourself using crazy glue or household adhesives, as this can ruin the dental material and harm your health. Instead, keep all broken pieces dry and contact a denturist immediately for emergency denture repair. Most simple breaks or popped-out teeth can be professionally restored in under 90 minutes.
The #1 Golden Rule: Put Down the Superglue / Crazy Glue
When a denture snaps or a tooth pops off, many patients immediately reach for household glues (like Crazy Glue, Gorilla Glue, or Krazy Glue). This is the worst thing you can do.
It is Highly Toxic
Household glues are not medical-grade and contain chemicals that should never be placed inside the human mouth. They wash away in saliva, leading to ingestion of toxic compounds.
It Warps the Acrylic
Superglue initiates an exothermic reaction that melts and warps the delicate margins of denture acrylic. Once warped, the halves will no longer align properly, forcing a full remake.
*Important: If you have already used household glue, do not scrape it off. Bring it in immediately, and let our laboratory technicians examine whether the surface can still be salvaged.
Our 90-Minute Walk-In Repairs
We understand how stressful it is to go without your teeth. Not having your denture impacts your ability to speak, eat, and smile. That is why at Dentures Direct, we operate an on-site dental laboratory to repair your dentures on the spot.
Snapped Halves & Broken Teeth
Most simple repairs—such as a denture that has snapped in half or a tooth that has popped clean out of the pink base—can be fully repaired and polished in about 90 minutes while you wait.
Fractured Frames & Clasps
More complex damage, such as a broken metal clasp, a fractured cast framework, or multiple missing acrylic pieces, will take slightly longer to reinforce but are almost always completed same-day.
Denture Repairs are Always a Priority
In our eyes, a broken denture is a true emergency. We do not require weeks of booking delays for repair appointments. When your denture breaks, you are bumped to the front of the line so we can get your smile restored today.
Whether you reside in **North York**, **Toronto**, **Mississauga**, **Scarborough**, or **Etobicoke**, our lab team is equipped to repair your denture base quickly and affordably.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. A clean snap down the middle of a denture is one of the most common repairs. Using our on-site dental laboratory, we align the halves precisely, reinforce the fracture line with high-strength dental acrylic, and cure it under heat and pressure to restore its original structural integrity.
No, wearing a cracked denture is not recommended. Chewing puts massive force on the denture base; a hairline crack will quickly flex and expand, leading to a complete snap. Furthermore, cracks can trap bacteria and cause painful irritation to your gums.
At Dentures Direct, basic repairs like a snapped base plate or a broken tooth can be completed in about 90 minutes while you wait. More complex repairs (like multiple missing fragments or custom wire replacements) are completed same-day, meaning you will never have to go overnight without your smile.
Have a Broken Denture Right Now?
Don't wait. Call us immediately or bring your broken fragments directly to our North York office. Let Damien Hiorth DD and our team get it back to perfect shape.
Expert Reviewer
Written by Damien John Hiorth DD
Damien is the founder and lead denturist of Dentures Direct in Toronto. He specializes in urgent, same-day repairs and digital denture fabrications. Under his supervision, the on-site lab team has restored thousands of snapped, cracked, and damaged dentures for GTA patients.
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