How to fix a
broken denture at home (Superfix Method)
Even the best fitting dentures can crack or lose a tooth,
whether it’s due to biting down awkwardly on something or an impact like being
dropped. In a perfect world, you’d head straight to the dentist for a new
denture but for a more realistic (and quick!) option, you can use a home repair
kit like our Dr Denti Superfix which will fix your dentures in around 30 minutes.
Superfix pouches are split into two sections, one liquid
and one powder. Squeezing the pouch mixes them together into an activated paste
to stick your denture back together or replace any teeth that may have popped
off, easy! Here’s a walkthrough of the full method:
Step 1: Checking the fit
1 Clean and thoroughly dry the pieces of your
denture.
2 Check that it still fits together and nothing is
missing.
3 Use a tiny layer of the included Superfix
adhesive (not superglue!) to stick the denture together temporarily, wait 20
seconds and then wipe away excess adhesive.
4 Pop your denture in to make sure it still fits
ok.
5 Take the pieces apart and move on to Step 2
below.
Step 2: Fixing your denture
1 Using the enclosed sandpaper, gently rub along
the crack on the eating side of your denture (i.e. not the bit that fits
against your gums) to create a small channel for the paste.
2 Squeeze your Superfix pouch and thoroughly mix the
materials into a smooth paste.
3 Put the denture pieces together, pour the paste
into the channel and give it 2 minutes to partially set.
4 Wipe away any excess then submerge in hot water
for roughly half an hour.
5 Smooth off the repaired surface with the
sandpaper, give it a clean and hey presto your denture is fixed!
If you’d like a little more help, click through for our Superfix Instruction Video and full product information.
We’d like to mention here that Superfix offers a
semi-permanent repair and we still recommend visiting a dentist or clinical
dental technician to have your denture checked over. But while you wait for the
appointment date you can get back to talking, eating and just plain smiling
with confidence!
Dr Denti Superfix is incredibly easy to use, comes in a discreet tin and should be on hand for every denture wearer, just in case. You can purchase Superfix at chemists and stores around the country, if you’d like more information on the product and where to buy it just drop us an email at info@gapdental.com or call on 01474 560 618.