Can you use Super Glue on tooth? Simply put NO! You can not use Super Glue on your tooth. And there are many reasons for baking that up. First off super glue is a chemical substance that is harmful to the body and putting it on your broken tooth can cause problems. It might get on your lips and tongue or you might even swallow some. That can be problematic and if it happens you should go to the emergency room immediately.
Another problem is that Super Glue is not effective when there is a lot of moister involved. Your mouth is constantly creating more saliva and this can in the long run resolve the Super Glue. Then it’s back to square one! So Super Glue is not a good temporary solution. It is best to make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.
What can happen if you use super glue on a tooth?
If you are asking this question you most probably have tried Super Glue on your teeth. Sorry to say this but that is a terrible idea. Whether to fix a broken tooth or even have some vampire fangs for Halloween! Either way, it shouldn’t be done. Because not only it is a toxic substance for your body it can also damage the natural tooth enamel and might lead to needing root canal treatment. That will be super painful!
And that’s not even the worst. You might pull a tooth out trying to get the glue off or fix a temporary crown with Super Glue.
Other than that the toxic additives in Super Glue can cause irritation when they contact with the gum tissue and can cause gingival inflammation. So save yourself the complications, leave it to the experts to help you out, and just go to your dentist.
What should you do instead?
Well, there are a few things you can do instead of using Super Glue. You can use over-the-counter dental cement or dental crown glue. Go and get some dental cement from a pharmacy and use it to temporarily fix your teeth. As for a crown you can use dental crown glue to put your crown back in its place. But remember none of these are long-term solutions.
If there is no other way you can also use denture adhesive to place your crown back on your teeth until you go to your dentist.
Make sure you contact your dentist as soon as possible to have an appointment to get your tooth fixed. Because none of these make a strong bond with your teeth and can easily come off again and cause further problems.
Can I superglue my tooth crown?
No! Your tooth crown is set in place by using dental cement and if it comes off you should go to your dentist immediately.
You might think Super Glue gets the job done but it doesn’t. Not only it isn’t a permanent solution but it also isn’t worth the complications either. Super Glue can easily get on your gums causing gingival inflammation. And if it gets on your nearby teeth it can damage them leading to the need for a root canal treatment.
Can I use Super Glue on dentures?
No, you can’t. Super Glue can affect the integrity of your denture. It can ruin the other parts of your denture and eventually can cause it not to fit properly in your mouth and on your gums.
Since dentures also referred to as false teeth are specially made to fit your mouth if you have a broken denture contact your dentist for denture repair as soon as you can.
As for putting your denture on your gum Super Glue is not an option! You should only use denture adhesives to fix the denture in your mouth so you won’t have problems when it comes to eating and biting.
Can I use Super Glue to fix my retainer or Invisalign?
Same as the others NO! Whether you are using a retainer or Invisalign you shouldn’t use Super Glue to fix it. Both of these dental products are specifically made to fit your mouth and jaw in order to complete the bite correction process. So their integrity and effectiveness are very important. Using Super Glue can cause them to be less effective.
So put down the Super Glue, pick up the phone, and call your dentist.
Can I use Gorilla glue instead of Super Glue?
No! Chemically speaking these two are made of different adhesives and are used for sticking different materials together. But none is safe to be used for dental emergencies.
In dental care, dental-grade resin and dental glue are used which are safe for the patient.
Should I do that TikTok trend?
For this one, we’re going to say NO, you should not do that trend.
TikTok has become a popular social media platform in the past couple of years. On that note, you might have seen some of the trends as well. One of those trends is DIY tooth gems. Tooth gems became popular in the late 90s and early 2000s and now they’re making a comeback. Even though they were popular with teens and young adults back then but dentists weren’t that fond of them.
Dentists use a special type of glue for teeth to place the gems on the front tooth. Unlike the TikTok trend! Unfortunately, in the TikTok trend, people are using Super Glue or even Gorilla Glue to put the gems on their teeth. Tooth gems can cause problems such as discoloration, tooth decay, and enamel damage.
Now imagine adding Super Glue or Gorilla Glue to this situation! As we have mentioned in the article so far the type of adhesive that Super Glue and Gorilla Glue are made of are not suitable for your teeth. On top of the problems we mentioned with tooth gems, these glues can cause gingival inflammation, and tooth loss which can lead to root canal treatment.
How can I remove Super Glue from teeth at home?
This can be challenging but there are some ways to do that without damaging your teeth and causing harm to your mouth. Here’s a step-by-step instruction to help you do that.
- Rinse your mouth with water.
- Use vegetable oil or peanut butter to soften the glue. You can also use margarine.
- Put some of them on the place that has glue and let it sit for a while. Try not to swallow too much.
- After a few minutes you can rub it off and hopefully, the glue comes off as well.
At last brush your teeth with regular toothpaste like normal.
As we mentioned before since the mouth is a moist and warm place Super Glue won’t last that long anyway. It might take 1 to 2 days for the glue to come off by itself. Now you might think what if it doesn’t? That brings us to the next part.
When should you visit the emergency room?
You know by now that using Super Glue or Gorilla Glue is not an option when it comes to dental treatments. However, if you have used them as it wasn’t intended to you should visit the emergency room in these cases:
- Your lips are stuck
- Your tongue is stuck to the inside of your mouth or your lips
- None of the home remedies to remove the glue has worked
So save yourself the trouble and just use them for sticking that broken mug handle!
Takeaway
You don’t need to DIY everything. Yes, dental treatments can be pricey so we try to avoid them as much as possible too! But remember that is an investment in your health and in this case your smile as well!
As Dentfix, we are happy to help you get the smile you want and deserve!
Contact us for a free consultation!
References:
-https://supergluecorp.com/faq/
-https://www.health.com/condition/oral-health/super-glue-vampire-fangs-tiktok
