Denture repair in Canton, MI

Dentures typically last 5–10 years with proper care. See your dentist at least once a year to check fit, bite, and wear, sooner if they feel loose, cause sore spots, crack, or make chewing harder. Many problems can be fixed with professional denture repair, denture adjustment, or denture relining to extend their lifespan; severely worn or fractured dentures may need replacement. Schedule your annual checkup to keep your dentures comfortable, functional, and long-lasting.

No, we don’t recommend repairing dentures at home. DIY fixes (including superglue) can misalign your bite, irritate tissues, weaken the acrylic, and turn a small crack into a full fracture. Our lab provides expert denture repair and adjustments, often same-day, using medical-grade materials and calibrated equipment to restore proper fit, function, and durability. We handle cracked bases, missing teeth, denture relining, and emergency denture repair. What to do now: Stop wearing the broken denture. Save all pieces; keep them clean and dry. Contact us to schedule a professional evaluation and repair. For state-specific guidance on dental services and regulations, visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Wearing your dentures around the clock isn’t recommended. Continuous wear allows plaque buildup and puts constant pressure on your gums, which can lead to irritation, infections, and tooth decay on any remaining teeth, issues that may leave your dentures feeling loose or ill-fitting and needing replacement sooner. For best denture care and oral health, remove them for at least 6–8 hours a day (ideally overnight), clean them thoroughly, and keep them moist in water or a denture cleanser. This simple denture hygiene routine helps keep your mouth healthy and your dentures comfortable longer.

No. You shouldn’t sleep in your dentures. Dentists recommend removing them nightly to protect your oral health and gum health. Sleeping with dentures increases the risk of irritation, pressure sores, fungal infection (denture stomatitis), bad breath, and even cracks or warping. What to do instead for proper denture care: Remove dentures at night, brush them gently, and soak them in a denture cleanser or plain water. Brush your gums, tongue, and palate before bed, then rinse and reinsert your dentures in the morning. Note: If your dentist advised wearing immediate dentures overnight right after an extraction, follow their instructions. Otherwise, take them out nightly. If you notice soreness, redness, or looseness, schedule a checkup.

It’s likely time for denture replacement if your dentures feel loose or painful, don’t stay in place, are discolored, or show wear, chips, or fractures. Other signs of ill-fitting dentures include sore spots, slipping when you talk or chew, needing adhesive more often, or changes in your bite or gums. Most dentures need replacement roughly every 5–7 years. Schedule an evaluation with a dentist or prosthodontist. They can assess the fit, reline or repair when appropriate, or recommend new dentures if replacement is the best option.