When a denture may be repaired
A cracked base, broken clasp, or missing denture tooth may be repairable after checking whether the denture still fits safely.
Removable Tooth Replacement
When a denture breaks, rubs or simply does not fit like it used to
Dentures can change with time because both the appliance and the mouth underneath it change. A repair may be enough for a simple break, while looseness, repeated repairs or soreness can mean the fit needs a broader review.
Do not glue a broken denture at home. Call us if the appliance has fractured, become painful or can no longer be worn comfortably.
Removable Tooth Replacement appointment details
Useful for
Missing teeth, loose dentures, sore spots, cracked dentures, chewing changes, speech concerns, or replacement planning
Costs
Fees depend on denture type, repair needs, impressions, lab work, appointments, and health fund cover; itemised costs are discussed first
RISKS & LIMITATIONS
Possible risks, limitations, expected maintenance requirements, and the potential need for additional care are discussed where relevant before treatment begins.
Start Here
Repair, adjust, reline or replace?
We examine the denture as well as the gums and any remaining teeth. That helps us decide whether a straightforward repair is sensible, whether the fit can be improved, or whether a new denture or another replacement option should be discussed.
Start here if
- 01You are missing several teeth and want to understand removable replacement options.
- 02An existing denture feels loose, rubs, rocks, clicks, or affects speech and chewing.
- 03A denture has cracked, chipped, lost a tooth, or no longer fits comfortably.
- 04You want to compare dentures with bridges, implant restorations, or staged care after extraction.
Denture Planning
Repair, reline, replace, or compare other options?
Denture care depends on whether the issue is with the appliance, the supporting tissues, the bite, or broader changes in the mouth.
Assessment
What your dentist checks
Your dentist checks the denture, gums, remaining teeth, bite, soft tissues, and symptoms before recommending repair or replacement.
Denture fit and condition
The dentist checks the denture base, teeth, clasps, cracks, wear, bite, retention, and whether repair or adjustment is safe.
Gums and soft tissues
Gums, sore spots, ulcers, soft tissues, saliva, and areas that support the denture are reviewed before adjusting or remaking the appliance.
Remaining teeth
Remaining teeth, old fillings, crowns, mobility, decay risk, and cleaning access are assessed, especially for partial dentures.
Options and costs
Repair, reline, replacement, alternatives, lab timing, and itemised costs are explained before work begins where possible.
Your Appointment
What happens at your appointment
Bring the denture and any broken pieces with you. We will check the appliance, your mouth, bite and sore areas, then explain the repair or replacement options and any laboratory timing involved.
Check the denture and your mouth
Your dentist asks what has changed, examines the appliance, checks the gums and remaining teeth, and reviews chewing, speech, soreness, and fit.
Explain repair or replacement options
You are told whether adjustment, repair, reline, new denture planning, bridge comparison, or implant restoration discussion is suitable.
Plan lab work and follow-up
If treatment proceeds, your dentist explains impressions, lab timing, fitting visits, adjustment reviews, cleaning advice, and costs.
Denture Care
Reviewing dentures as your mouth changes
Gums, bone, remaining teeth, bite, and denture materials can change with time, so dentures often need review even when they feel familiar.
- Call if a denture causes sore spots, rocking, cracks, bad taste, or trouble chewing.
- Routine reviews can check fit, tissue health, remaining teeth, cleaning access, and bite.
- A denture that has become loose may need adjustment, reline, remake, or broader planning.
Related Care
If comfort, fit or missing teeth need a broader look
Denture planning often connects with bridges, extractions, implant restorations, emergency care, and fee guidance.
Fees, Health Funds, Payment Options
Helpful
FAQs
When a denture is not fitting or working as it used to
Answers to common questions about dentures, repairs, relines, loose dentures, sore spots, costs, health funds, and urgent denture problems.
Denture options depend on how many teeth are missing, which teeth remain, gum support, bite, comfort, cleaning ability, and budget.
- A partial denture replaces some missing teeth and works around remaining teeth.
- A full denture replaces all teeth in an arch.
- Immediate, acrylic, or metal-framework options may be discussed depending on your situation.
Your dentist can explain which options are relevant after checking your mouth and existing denture if you have one.
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