If a Denture Snaps, Is That a Dental Emergency?

If you live with dentures, you’re probably heavily dependent on them to live your life normally. Whether you’re eating, talking, or just trying to project your best self, the confidence that a set of well-fitting dentures can provide you is indispensable.

That can put you in a difficult situation should your dentures ever break. If they do, you might wonder whether that constitutes a dental emergency—an issue warranting immediate professional attention. Here’s what you should know.