Dental emergency · Broken dentures
Broken dentures? We can help.
A cracked denture, a missing tooth or a broken clasp can make eating and speaking difficult. Call (03) 5278 2666 and we will assess whether your denture can be repaired, or needs to be relined or replaced.
Broken dentures
Call (03) 5278 2666
Emergency slots each day
Open six days
Life-threatening? Call 000
Norlane · Geelong · est. 1974
Broken dentures
Call (03) 5278 2666
Emergency slots each day
Open six days
Life-threatening? Call 000
Norlane · Geelong · est. 1974
Norlane · Geelong
One location since 1974
One location since 1974
Emergency · Norlane
Please don’t glue it yourself.
Household glues can damage the denture material, may not be safe in the mouth, and can make a professional repair harder or impossible. Keep all the pieces in a clean container and bring them with you.
Dentures can break from a drop, from wear over time, or because the fit changes as the gums and bone shrink. A poor fit can also cause sore spots and should be checked.
Norlane Dental
One location since 1974
What to do now
If your denture breaks.
These steps help protect your denture and your mouth until you are seen.
N° 01
Remove
Take it out
Remove the denture if it is cracked or sharp, to avoid injuring your mouth.
N° 02
Keep
Keep all the pieces
Store all the pieces in a clean container.
N° 03
Glue
Avoid home glues
Do not use superglue or other household glues on your denture.
N° 04
Sore spots
Rinse with salt water
Warm salt-water rinses can soothe sore spots caused by a broken or loose denture.
N° 05
Soft foods
Choose soft foods
Eat soft foods until your denture is repaired.
N° 06
Call
Call us
Call (03) 5278 2666 to arrange an assessment of your denture.
Urgent symptoms
When to call 000 or go to hospital.
Call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department if you have swelling that affects your breathing, swallowing or eye, bleeding that will not stop, a suspected broken jaw, or a head injury. Outside our opening hours, seek care at your nearest emergency department for severe pain, swelling or trauma.
When you call us
What happens next.
01.
Call early
Call (03) 5278 2666 as early in the day as possible. We set aside emergency appointments each day, subject to availability.
02.
Tell us what happened
Our team asks a few questions to understand how urgent it is and what to do before you arrive.
03.
Assessment
Your dentist examines the area and takes X-rays if needed.
04.
Relief first
The first priority is to relieve pain and stabilise the problem. Options and costs are explained before treatment.
05.
Follow-up
If further treatment is needed, we plan it with you at a follow-up visit. See all dental emergencies.
Options we may discuss.
Please note
The best option depends on the damage, and on the age and fit of your denture.
01.
Repair
Denture repair
Cracks, fractures and missing teeth can often be repaired.
02.
Fit
Denture reline
A reline reshapes the fitting surface to improve the fit as your mouth changes.
04.
Implants
Implant-supported options
For some people, implants can help retain a denture or support fixed teeth.
Broken denture? Call (03) 5278 2666.
Denture repairs in Norlane, Geelong
Call us on (03) 5278 2666.
We set aside emergency appointments each day during opening hours, subject to availability. For life-threatening symptoms, call 000.
Location
Norlane Dental Aesthetics & Implants
21-29 Princes Highway
Norlane VIC 3214
Direct line
(03) 5278 2666
Reception is happy to help with enquiries and appointments
Hours
Mon – Thu · 8:30am – 6:30pm
Fri · 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sat · 8:30am – 4:00pm
Parking
Ample free on-site parking
Easy access from the Princes Highway, Norlane