{"id":335,"date":"2020-04-16T18:57:52","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T18:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalvero.com\/blog\/?p=335"},"modified":"2020-05-13T18:58:30","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T18:58:30","slug":"dentures-broken-damaged-in-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalvero.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/16\/dentures-broken-damaged-in-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"I Damaged My Dentures During Quarantine! What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The best way to lower your risk of COVID-19 is to limit your\ntrips outside and practice social distancing. To encourage these safety tips,\nnearly all non-essential businesses have temporarily closed, including dental offices.\nSo where should you turn If your dentures<\/a>\nare damaged or broken during quarantine? Your Vero Beach dentist explains what steps\nto take next in order to keep both yourself and your smile safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Always Call Your Dentist First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever your dentures are chipped, cracked, dirty, or uncomfortable,\nyour first step should always be to call your dentist. Typically, you would\nschedule an appointment so your dentist can investigate your dentures and\ndetermine the best way to repair or adjust them. Unfortunately, this may not be\nan option during the COVID-19 quarantine since many dental practices are\npostponing all non-emergency appointments until further notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless, you should call your dentist right away if you\nare experiencing issues with your dentures. Over the phone, explain to them in\nas much detail as possible about your circumstances. Depending on how dire your\nsituation is, there are several options your dentist may suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caring for Broken Dentures During Quarantine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, most dental practices are\nstill treating emergencies. If your dentures require urgent care, your dentist\nmay instruct you to come into their highly sanitized office for repairs or\nadjustments. Since your health and safety is their number one priority, they\nmay instead deem it safer for you to stay at home until social distancing orders\nhave been lifted. If that is the case, they will give you instructions over the\nphone to keep your smile safe until your appointment, which could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n