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Broken denture

I was cleaning my denture, but dropped it into the sink.  When I did that the tooth broke off. I was thinking I could super glue it back on, but worried maybe that is a bad idea. Is it OK to glue it back on or do I need to see a dentist? Denae L – West Virginia Denae, It’s good you asked before you took any action. It is […]

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Broke my denture dancing

I’ve done something I am really embarrassed about and am hoping you can help me.  I’m old.  I’m not telling you how old. My granddaughter keeps sending me these videos of these other elderly women who are boogying to music. I wanted to surprise her by doing my own little dance routine.  I was practicing tonight and I fell. When I did, my dentures fell out and one of the […]

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Dentures fell out at birthday party

I was at my granddaughter’s birthday party. We were in the middle of singing happy birthday when my dentures fell out onto the table. I was mortified. This is kind of the last straw for me. I want to get rid of my dentures. What are my options? Hannah S. – Portland, OR Hannah, I’m a little surprised your dentist didn’t give you your options when you first needed to […]

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Do I need a surgeon for dentures?

I’ve been chipping my teeth a lot. My dentist says I’ll need to get dentures. Can I go to my dentist for that or do I need an oral surgeon? Meagan- Albany, NY Meagan, If you need to get dentures it is always best to get someone who can do the surgery and the dentures. If that isn’t possible, than you can go to an oral surgeon first, though I […]

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