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Examine the break
The dentist checks whether the pieces fit together cleanly and looks at the rest of the plate for hairline cracks or worn areas.
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Emergency Denture Repair: Fix a Cracked or Broken Denture Today
A cracked plate or a lost denture tooth makes eating and speaking hard within hours. Most breaks can be repaired the same day if all the pieces are kept.
1-855-219-4656 Can my denture be repaired today?
Usually, yes. Call 1-855-219-4656 and we refer you to a partner dentist or denture clinic with same-day repair capacity. A simple crack, a broken clasp or a single lost tooth is often fixed in one to three hours for about $100 to $400 without insurance. Bring all the pieces. If the plate is shattered or badly worn, the dentist tells you whether a repair is sensible or whether a reline or new denture is the better use of your money.
Dentures break at the worst moments, over a sink, on a tile floor, or into a hard piece of food at dinner. The good news is that acrylic repairs are quick and routine. Keep every fragment, leave the glue in the drawer, and a dentist can usually have the plate back in your mouth the same day.
Denture problems that need same-day attention
- A full or partial denture cracked or snapped after being dropped
- A front tooth has fallen out of the plate and you have somewhere to be
- A metal clasp on a partial denture has bent or broken, so it no longer stays in
- A sharp broken edge is cutting the gum or tongue and causing bleeding
- The denture has become so loose after weight change or healing that it rocks and rubs
Do not wear a cracked denture. The crack spreads with every bite and a clean break is far easier to repair than a shattered one. If a broken edge has cut your mouth, see oral bleeding for first aid.
How an emergency denture repair works
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Repair
The pieces are keyed together with a plaster mold, the fracture is opened slightly, and fresh acrylic bonds them. Lost teeth are replaced and bonded in the same way.
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Polish and fit
The repair is trimmed and polished smooth. You try the denture in and the dentist adjusts any spot that presses or rubs.
Cost of emergency denture repair
| Type | Without insurance | With insurance (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency exam and assessment | $100–$250 | $0–$50 |
| Crack or fracture repair | $100–$250 | $30–$120 |
| Replace one or two denture teeth | $100–$300 | $30–$150 |
| Broken clasp on a partial denture | $150–$400 | $50–$200 |
| Reline for a loose fit | $200–$400 | $80–$250 |
Estimates from partner clinic fee schedules. Your dentist quotes the exact fee before treatment. National ranges from partner clinics; city pages show local figures. Repairs are cheap compared with a new denture, so it is nearly always worth fixing a plate that is otherwise in good shape. Local figures are in the dental cost guide. See the emergency dental cost guide.
Caring for a repaired denture
- Leave the denture out for the first night if the dentist asks, so the acrylic cures fully.
- Expect a slightly different feel at the repair for a few days. If a spot rubs sore, go back for a quick adjustment rather than filing it yourself.
- Clean with a soft denture brush and a non-abrasive cleaner. Regular toothpaste scratches acrylic and weakens repairs.
- Fill the sink with water or lay down a towel when cleaning, so a dropped denture does not break again.
- Store the denture in water or cleaning solution overnight. Dry acrylic warps and becomes brittle.
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Related services and guides
- Lost crown and filling replacement
- Broken tooth repair
- Emergency tooth extraction
- Emergency oral surgery
Related emergency guides: Dental trauma after an accident, Bleeding that will not stop.
Emergency Denture Repair FAQ
Need help right now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.
Can I fix my denture with superglue?
Please do not. Household glue is not safe in the mouth, it distorts the fit, and it makes a professional repair harder because the residue has to be ground off first.
How long does a denture repair take?
Simple cracks and lost teeth are often done in one to three hours in the office. Repairs that go to a lab typically come back the same day or the next morning.
Will the repaired denture be as strong as before?
A well-done repair is close to the original strength. If the same spot keeps breaking, the plate is usually flexing because it no longer fits, and a reline or replacement is the real fix.
How much does emergency denture repair cost?
Most repairs run $100 to $400 without insurance. Replacing a single tooth or fixing a clean crack sits at the lower end, a broken clasp or a reline at the upper end.
What if my denture is beyond repair?
The dentist can often make a temporary denture quickly so you are not without teeth while a new one is made. Ask about this when you call.
Medically reviewed by Dr. FULL NAME, DDS. Last reviewed . Sources: ADA MouthHealthy, Dentures. Editorial policy.
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