Broken Denture
Expert emergency dental care in London. Same-day appointments available at our South Kensington & City of London clinics.
For denture wearers, a broken denture is a major functional and social emergency. It affects your ability to chew, speak clearly, and smile with confidence. Dentures can break due to accidental drops, wear and tear over years, or changes in the shape of your gums causing a rocking fit that snaps the acrylic.
At Emergency Dentist London, we understand the distress this causes. We work closely with professional dental laboratories to offer rapid denture repairs, often turning them around within 24 hours.
WARNING: Do NOT Use Superglue
It is tempting to try a home repair, but using household glue is a disaster for three reasons:
Toxicity
Superglue contains chemicals that are toxic to the mouth and can cause chemical burns.
Distortion
Glue dissolves the acrylic edge. Once you glue it, the pieces will never fit back together perfectly. This creates a rough seam that cuts your tongue and ruins the fit.
Repair Impossible
Dental technicians often cannot repair a glued denture. You will likely need to pay for a brand new set instead of a cheaper repair.
Common Types of Damage
Midline Fracture
The denture snaps cleanly in half down the middle. This is common in upper dentures and often indicates that the gums have shrunk, causing the denture to flex when you bite.
Detached Tooth
A single artificial tooth snaps off or falls out of the pink base.
Broken Clasp
On partial metal dentures, the retaining clip can snap due to metal fatigue.
Shattered Flange
A piece of the pink gum area chips off.
The Repair Process
When you bring your broken denture to us, we assess if it is repairable. If the fracture is clean:
We take an impression of your mouth (sometimes with the denture in place) to ensure the repair is accurate to your gums.
The denture is sent to our lab or repaired in-house using cold-cure high-impact acrylic.
The technician reinforces the break, sometimes adding a metal mesh for extra strength.
We polish the denture so it feels smooth and new.
Repair vs. Replacement
While we can fix most breaks, sometimes a repair is just a short-term patch. If your denture is over 5-7 years old, fits poorly, or has broken multiple times in the same spot, it is a sign that it needs relining or replacing.
A poor fit causes uneven stress, leading to repeated fractures.
We can fabricate new acrylic or chrome-cobalt dentures, often within a week, or faster for emergency cases.
Do not suffer without teeth. Contact us to discuss your repair options.
Don't Suffer in Silence
Dental pain worsens with time. Immediate treatment prevents infection spread and saves teeth.
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Real Patient Results
Examples of our emergency restorative work.
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Available at Both Our London Clinics
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Experienced professionals dedicated to your care.
Dr. Yasha Y Shirazi
Principal Dentist and Clinical Director
Experienced Principal Dentist focused on prevention and complex surgical treatments.
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Dr. Kamran Yazdi
Dentist
Highly experienced in conservative dentistry and patient-centred care.
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Dr. Andreia Phipps
Dentist
Passionate about cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry.
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Dr. Reza Davari
Dentist
Has a passion for comfortable, long-lasting prosthodontics with a gentle approach.
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Dr. Narges Ameri
Dentist
Expert in prosthetics, cosmetic dentistry, and implant-supported restorations.
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Dr. Ayman Mukhtar
Dentist
Provides expert, comprehensive dental care with a background in hospital-based oral surgery. Excels in surgical extractions and restorative dentistry including fillings, crowns, and bridges.
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Dr. Niknaz Rostam Yazdi
Dentist
Gentle general and emergency dentist with a special interest in nervous patients and children's dentistry. Joining our Marylebone clinic from 1 December 2026.
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Jack Button
Dental Hygienist and Therapist
Clinical Director committed to first-class hygiene therapy.
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Laila Alhussein
Dental Hygienist
Dedicated to promoting oral health and patient comfort in a warm environment.
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Our Emergency Dental Clinics in Central London
Two clinics open now in South Kensington and the City of London — plus our new Marylebone clinic at 22 Wimpole Street, opening 1 December 2026. Choose the clinic nearest to you.
South Kensington Clinic
Open 7 days a week
Address
20 Old Brompton RoadSouth Kensington
London, SW7 3DL
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Opening Hours
How to get here
South Kensington Station (District, Circle & Piccadilly) — 2-minute walk
Bus routes 14, 74, 414, C1
Street parking on Thurloe Place & Exhibition Road
City of London Clinic
Mon–Thu 8am–6pm · Fri 8am–2pm
Address
5 Ave Maria LaneCity of London
London, EC4M 7AQ
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Opening Hours
How to get here
St Paul's Station (Central line) — 3-minute walk
City Thameslink — 4-minute walk
Blackfriars Station (District, Circle & Thameslink) — 5-minute walk
Bus routes 4, 11, 15, 17, 26