My denture just broke and I’m in Garden City. What do I do?+
Save all the pieces in something protective, don’t glue them, and call (204) 338-3003. Your assessment would take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, and the clinic can talk through when that could happen.
Why is household glue such a problem?+
It can damage dental materials and warp the way a piece fits. That can make it harder to repair properly, so it’s safest to bring the item in as it is.
Do small chips and fragments really matter?+
They can. Tiny pieces can give your dentist useful information, and they could be needed to complete the repair, so please don’t throw any of them away.
Will my denture be repaired or replaced?+
That can’t be judged over the phone. The condition of the pieces and of your tissues helps your dentist work out whether an adjustment, repair or replacement is the appropriate course.
How fast can a repair be done?+
Some are relatively quick, and others take more time or require new records. The clinic can talk you through it once your denture and supporting tissues have been looked at.
I chipped a crown rather than a denture. Does the same advice apply?+
Yes, in principle. A chipped restoration also needs assessing before repair, so keep any fragment you can find, avoid adhesives, and phone the clinic to explain what happened.