Denture repair in La Grange, IL

Yes, when performed by a qualified dentist and lab, a professional denture repair can restore strength, fit, and function, often comparable to a new denture. Longevity depends on the extent of the damage, the age of the denture, and your bite, but with proper care many patients get years of additional use after repair. We use medical-grade acrylics and, when needed, fiber or mesh reinforcement to help prevent future fractures. If the denture is severely worn or warped, we’ll recommend a reline or replacement instead. Avoid DIY glues; they can damage the base and irritate your tissues. For fast, reliable care, including same-day denture repair and emergency denture repair, contact our team. We’re experts in denture crack repair and will restore your smile with confidence.

No: do not attempt to repair broken dentures at home. Denture repair is precise work; DIY glues and kits can damage the acrylic, misalign your bite, irritate oral tissues, and even make the prosthesis non-repairable. Contact your dentist first to assess the damage; many offices offer emergency denture repair or denture relining when appropriate. What to do now: Stop wearing the denture if it’s cracked or broken. Rinse, save all pieces, and keep them in clean water: do not use superglue or over-the-counter denture adhesive. Call your dentist for the earliest appointment; ask about same-day service. For information on insurance coverage and consumer protections in Illinois, visit Illinois Department of Insurance.

No, don’t wear dentures around the clock. Continuous wear puts unnatural pressure on gum tissue, causing soreness, inflammation, and even bone loss. It can also warp the appliance and damage any remaining natural teeth. For best denture care and oral health, remove your dentures daily, ideally overnight, for thorough cleaning and to let your gums rest. Brush your dentures and gums, soak the appliance in a denture cleanser, and rinse before reinserting to protect long-term gum health and extend the life of your dentures.

No, don’t sleep in your dentures. Wearing them overnight increases the risk of sore spots, gum irritation, fungal infections, bad breath, and a looser fit over time. For optimal denture care and oral health, remove them before bed, brush your dentures and your gums/tongue, and soak the appliance in a denture-cleaning solution or plain water overnight to maintain good denture hygiene and allow your tissues to rest. Exception: After extractions or when you first receive new dentures, your dentist may ask you to wear them the first night only. Follow those instructions, then remove them nightly thereafter.

Signs your dentures don’t fit properly include sore spots or irritated gums, slipping or clicking, trouble speaking clearly, pain or pressure when chewing, and a poor seal against the gums. Left uncorrected, ill-fitting dentures can lead to chronic pain, mouth sores, infections, and long-term damage to your oral health. If you notice these issues, schedule a professional denture adjustment or denture relining, an evaluation by your dentist or a prosthodontist can restore comfort, improve function, and protect your smile.