No. never ever, EVER use super glue.

This may sound a little extreme and we don’t want to make you drop your dentures from our over use of the caps lock but it is very important not to glue your dentures yourself but rather take advantage of our walk in denture repair or mobile denture repair service.

This will not hold, it is extremely toxic, in no other circumstance would you choose to pour superglue in your mouth, so why start now? The gluing process can actually cause the denture to be irreparable because it’s very unlikely that you will glue it back together in exactly the right place and once it is glued to break it apart and fix it properly would require a new impression of your mouth from a dentist or clinical dental technician and they would then need to make a new denture for you.

Glue is harmful to your oral care

Super glue contains chemicals that may be toxic to you, and when you use these adhesives in your mouth, you’ll put them in direct contact with your oral tissues which can cause irritation to your mouth and gums, and it could potentially trigger an allergic reaction.

In some cases, glue sets using an exothermic reaction, which means that they generate heat. Unfortunately, the dentin tubules found within your teeth don’t tolerate this well, and can die which may result in the need for further dental work with a dental professional.

The best options

Dentures can be fixed / repaired by a dental technician in under an hour, we offer a same day denture repair service at a convenient location in our Bournemouth Laboratory. We can also come to you with our mobile denture repair service which is the first in the UK to provide a fully equipped mobile denture repair service van where our technicians can repair your denture whilst you wait in the comfort of your own home.

For a quick and easy way to repair your snapped denture feel free to call us today. We can repair snapped, chipped and broken dentures within the hour. We have a denture repair walk-in service and our mobile denture repair van which can service Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Ringwood, Ferndown, wider Dorset area, Southampton and up to Winchester, Plymouth and Portsmouth.

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Yes, but you need a dental technician to do this.

If an unexpected hole has appeared in your denture the likelihood is there are small hairline fractures around the hole that could cause the denture to snap and break entirely.

The best thing to do is to get in touch with our team at our dental laboratory and we can come to you to repair your denture in no time. Alternatively, if you do not want / need a mobile denture repair you can always come to our lab in Bournemouth and speak to one of our dental technicians about your options. If you are not local then you can post your denture to us and we will send it back to you the same day.

A temporary fix could be using denture adhesive to plug a hole – though this is not a permanent solution and may only last an hour or so.

For a quick and easy way to repair your snapped denture feel free to call us today. We can repair snapped, chipped and broken dentures within the hour.

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Unfortunately, there isn’t anything that works well to fix a denture other than the materials used in a dental laboratory.

A denture glue (fixative, polygrip) can be used to temporarily stabilise the denture, but never ever, EVER use super glue. This will not hold, it is extremely toxic and the gluing process can actually cause the denture to be irreparable.

Dentures can be fixed / repaired by a dental technician in under an hour.

For a quick and easy way to repair your snapped denture feel free to call us today. We can repair snapped, chipped and broken dentures within the hour.

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Snapped dentures can be repaired, but only by a trained dental technician.

Snapped dentures require a precise alignment and they need to be bonded with both chemical and mechanical retention. The process may sometimes even need a metal tag to be welded if the denture is partial. Trying to do this yourself could cause serious injury due to the toxic chemicals required for a repair. Not to mention the risk of it going wrong and then making your denture irreparable.

A qualified dental nurse can also repair dentures, but only if they have completed their extended scope of practice and received extra training in this. Please be aware that both dental technicians and dental nurses must be on the GDC register in order to repair dentures. You have the right to ask to know their GDC registration number if you want to.

For a quick and easy way to repair your snapped denture feel free to call us today. We can repair snapped, chipped and broken dentures within the hour.

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Dentures can break for various reasons but are more common if you eat hard and crunchy foods, drop your denture, or the shape of your mouth changes over time.

You may panic and look for a quick fix online during a dental emergency like this. After all, superglue is a magical substance. It can bind almost anything, so it’s no surprise that many people consider it an excellent solution for denture repair at home.

First, however, it is vital to understand whether home remedies such as repairing your denture with superglue are safe and cheaper than your other denture repair options.

Should you use super glue to repair your broken or cracked denture?

Most of us have superglue at home, so you may be tempted to try a quick temporary or permanent DIY denture repair at home. However, you should not use superglue to repair your broken denture because shop-bought superglue won’t bond well with your denture as it is most likely made of acrylic and/or metal.

More importantly, superglue is soluble, meaning that the bond may dissolve upon contact with saliva in your mouth. As a result, you could find that your denture breaks again soon after your quick superglue fix.

You may also see warnings on the superglue’s packaging, which states that the glue is toxic and advising against consuming or putting glue products in your mouth. Superglue is dangerous when ingested, so if your denture unexpectedly broke, you would have to seek medical help immediately.

Even if you don’t swallow any of the glue, superglue and other ingredients are not medical-grade adhesives and could cause gum inflammation or an allergic reaction once in your mouth.

Can superglue damage dentures?

Due to the toxic content and the way superglue bonds with materials, superglue could damage your denture. In addition, the glue may degrade the structure and stability of your dentures, making them unusable and meaning that you may need completely new dentures.

As a result, using superglue to fix your dentures at home quickly could be a costly and potentially dangerous mistake.

How to quickly fix a broken denture

Need quick help with your dentures? Our denture repair laboratory has a 24/7 phone line and a walk-in or drop-off service, as well as a mobile denture repair laboratory that comes to you!

Therefore, when your denture breaks or is damaged in some other way, carefully clean it and place it in some Tupperware, food container, or bag. That way, you can safely take it to a denture specialist or hand it to our mobile technician without much hassle.

Whether you opt for our walk-in/drop-off clinic or mobile denture laboratory, we will disinfect your denture, remove the broken area of the denture and replace it with brand new acrylic, then re-disinfect the denture and return it to you in safe packaging.

For more information, call us on 01202 922 280 or fill out the form on our contact page, and a denture specialist will help you take the next steps in properly repairing your broken denture.