How can I reuse or recycle … old dentures?

DenturesWe’ve had an email from Diana Meyrick-Thomas asking if there are any recycling schemes for false teeth – anyone got any ideas? Are there any groups collecting them for redistribution overseas?

And what about reuses? As a veteran humourologist, I’d be tempted to make them into gag items for around the home (bottle opener? cookie cutter? biting doorbell cover?) but has anyone else got any more sensible suggestions?

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307 Responses to “How can I reuse or recycle … old dentures?”


  1. Nigello says:

    Why not make a cast of them and let the kids paint them etc?

  2. Ryan says:

    You can make a really scary dummy for Halloween, complete with a nice set of pearly whites

  3. fishcake says:

    I`d go for the novelty use. perhaps clean them up and put them in a cake or a punch bowl.
    or use them as a hamper for someone getting on in years. my aunt got one with some false teeth marked as spare parts, she also got some coco,lavander scent,a copys of womens weekly and a bingo dabber and a bingo card. lucky she has a god sense of humour.

  4. trish says:

    give them to a dental school?

  5. Froggle says:

    Make some sort of scent thing out of them. You could put some lavender stuff in em’ an they would smell lovely. Might be a bit creepy tho.

  6. .... says:

    yeah maybe just a little creepy to have lavender in them. i wouldn’t be sniffing closely.

  7. later says:

    yeah maybe just a little creepy to put lavender in them. i wouldn’t be sniffing too closely.

  8. emily says:

    lol put use them as a frame for one of those airfreshners that you plug into the wall, hilarity

  9. Michael says:

    Donate them a local art school – they love unique things like that for projects.

  10. denture collector says:

    hey, im actually looking for a bulk amount of dentures.. used new, old, If people want to get rid of them. ill take them. (art student.) i know we are weird. if you know any more people looking to get rid of them. forward my email.
    rconte_ont03@hotmail.com

  11. Anonymous says:

    I think there should be a Lab that remake,reshape your old dentures. It would be recycled,and the cost should be lower than when a new one is made.

    • Cynthia says:

      I know of many people looking for chea dentures and would love to give them some teeth,they cn be relined ,to fit a close as possible.Send as many as I can get over to our local charity dental clinic

      • amelia says:

        Hi, i have a new pair of dentures to donate. Do you pay postage?

      • Bonita Crisler says:

        Have you got somewhere to do this? My husband passed away 11/19/12 and I have his dentures which are only 2 years old. I was hoping (however gross) that maybe someone who needs dentures could have them refitted after disinfecting them, of course. My sister also has her husband’s partials. If anyone out there has any ideas, please let me know.

      • Kirsty says:

        I have lots please contact me with an address to send them to.

  12. glyn says:

    You could always send them to my brother, who is organising a museum of dentistry at Plymouth University

    • elaine says:

      If your brother still wants dentures, please could he email me:
      elaine_luke@hotmail.com

    • Mary Hill says:

      I’ve got several sets of my Mom’s dentures if you brother still wants them.
      One is almost brand new, while the other two are older, with the one set of partials and a bridge, (I think they call it) dating back to the early 70’s.

      Please ask your brother to contact me: maryhill10@gmail.com if he would like them.

      Thanks.

      Mary

    • Cynthia says:

      we could use them as well,what ever anyone has left over.It would help some of these people get back their smiles.Thankyou for your post.

      • Tracy says:

        I have 4 sets of dentures from my parents if you want them I need an addresss.

      • Bonita Crisler says:

        get a hold of me. I want to help someone who needs them but doesn’t have the money to buy any!

  13. Paula says:

    If any one is interested, I could use some dentures, small medium or large makes no difference. Doesn’t matter if a few toofies are missing either.I use them in my dolls. Making them by hand is a pain in the buns. I would really appreciate it. Just give me a ping.
    psclaus@gmail.com

  14. Lynn says:

    Hi, I’m also after some old dentures – so if anyone knows of a good source, and is willing to share the information I’d really appreciate it. It does seem like there is quite a few people willing to take them. cheers

  15. Merle Cushman says:

    My significant other passed away 2 months ago and he had 2 sets of dentures and a partial plate. I cloroxed them and sealed them in plastic.If anyone wants them email me at howmerl@aol.com. Thanks

  16. I would LOVE old dentures, if anyone has any!! I will use them in art projects. I will pay shipping on them, too.

  17. Mindy says:

    My grandpa just passed away. If you have a use for his dentures please email me! Thevernons2002@gmail.com
    thanks!

    • Barb Shillinger
      408 West First St.
      Aberdeen, WA 98520

      Thanks very much. I’ll even send you a picture of the project I use them in, as well as paying you for postage. Thanks again. Barb

      • Jeanette Hurwitz says:

        Thanks for your service Barb. My grandmother passed away yesterday and we didn’t know what to do with them. I’ll send them next week.

        Jeanette

        P.S. I would love to see a picture of your project. Nannie was 99 when she passed.

      • Sally Ackerman says:

        Hello Barb,
        Are you still in need of dentures? My father passed away and I am looking
        to donate his dentures to an interesting causes.

  18. I would like any old dentures anyone has to use in making paper/cloth mache monsters. I will pay postage if you’ll send me any you have.

  19. My email is barbnlamont@comcast.net Right now, my computer is in the shop and I’m having to use ones at our local public library, so please forgive me if I don’t respond immediately.

  20. Jen says:

    I am also an artist desperately seeking old sets of dentures – the more battered the better, but I’m not really too fussed about the condition. Please contact me if you or anyone you know can help! I will pay for the dentures, and for the postage costs.

  21. Michelle says:

    My father passed this past February. I see that several people actually would like to have dentures. I’m interested in how you would use them in artwork. Can I see some examples for I donate his?

  22. Barb Shillinger says:

    I don’t have pictures yet. I have rec’d two sets of dentures, and I thank the donors very much.

  23. debi says:

    i have my moms old dentures and just found this site i would love to donate them please respond to my email how you will use them
    thanks
    dwagoner@ymail.com with dentures

  24. Lynda says:

    I have a friend looking for 4 full sets of male false teeth for an art project – anyone know who I might contact as he needs them ASAP?

    Thanks

  25. Dee says:

    I would not want my dad’s teeth to be gracing something unsavory. I don’t want a monster made out of him, etc. What exactly would be done with them.? I have 4 full sets upper and lower of male dentrures. One pair is brand new and cost $7000.

  26. Emily says:

    I’m also looking for a full set of dentures for an art project if anyone knows of anyone would you be able to contact me thankyou.

  27. Lynda says:

    The artist won’t revel his ideas until they are finished and on display – however, his previous work does not include any monsters and has all been tasteful! The work is exhibited in a small French village and he doesn’t go in for scaring the locals. I hope this is helpful?

  28. Lin says:

    My father passed away last May and I have some sets of his dentures. I don’t want to throw them away but I don’t know what to do with them. I believe in recycling and would love to think they would live on in a work of art.

    Please contact me at lin@socal.rr.com if you have a project that could use them.

  29. Kellie French says:

    Hello I am a still life photographer looking to shoot dentures. I would be so so grateful to you of any of your donations. My email address is french.kellie@gmail.com and I would of course reimburse any postage costs. Kindly Kellie French

  30. I have three pair of dentures now, so I thank the folks who sent them to me; I think I have my share, now, so please contact others who can use them. Again, thanks so much for those who sent them to me; it’s good to keep things out of the landfill.

  31. Ron says:

    Have quite a few pairs of old dentures if anyone else needs any! I’ll be happy to pay to ship them to you.
    ronsweazey@yahoo.com

  32. Teri says:

    I have an upper denture and a lower partial if anyone is interested.

  33. Cydney says:

    My father just passed away and I have his dentures.

    I love the idea of his teeth being used in an art project as he was an artist and sculptor himself. I would like to have an idea what the project would be though beforehand, if possible, and be assured that I will receive photos of the finished project as soon as its done.

    Anyone interested?? Let me know!
    cydneyneil@aol.com

  34. Kristyn says:

    I have a full upper (I believe) set of dentures from my mother who passed away. If anyone would like them please email me at kmsaint@yahoo.com.

  35. Marcia says:

    I have 5 full (upper and lower) sets that can be used for anything you wish. No metal parts, all quite bright and pearly. I would just like to get the postage reimbursed. Hope someone can use them.

    • Jennifer says:

      Hi, I would love to make use of them – my email address is j.cardno@hotmail.com – could you send me an email and I’ll give you my address and we can arrange for the postage and stuff?

    • Lynda says:

      Marcia – I have an Artist friend who has been looking for 5 sets of teeth since November. He is more than willing to pay postage costs to him in France or to an address in the UK – Please, please can he have your teeth???

      Thanks
      fuilla66-wpl@yahoo.co.uk

    • Jim Walsh says:

      i could use a full set …i had my teeth pulled around 6 months ago …if possible? God Bless!

      • s.priester says:

        These teeth cost over $7000, and were hardly used (my husband said they did not fit him well enough). I would love to pass them on to someone and hopefully could be adjusted to fit another person.

  36. Margaret says:

    Hi Marcia

    Do you still have available the false teeth? I would love a couple of sets for a work of art. margareta_woodshed@hotmail.com

  37. Wendy Roth says:

    I have a set of male dentures. If anyone wants them, please contact me @ rroth65@embarqmail.com

  38. June Watt says:

    My Mum passed away 18 mths ago and hated her false teeth….she would be pleased to think someone would use them. junewatt@fsmail.net

  39. Tracey Prince says:

    I have four sets of dentures need a new home…..e-mail me if you would like them. tracey.prince@live.co.uk

  40. Vidya says:

    I have a pair of Dentures lower and upper, that belonged to my grandfather. If you want them please let me know and I will send them to you. Thanks,

    vidya@cwae.com

  41. Celia says:

    I have two full sets of dentures from my husband. Please email me if you are sincerely interested in using them for art work or something. Thanks. Celia
    Celia936@ec.rr.com

  42. Kate says:

    Hi, I have a set of dentures from my grandad – anyone wish to have them give me a shout-kbrown@rivelin.me.uk

  43. Cynthia says:

    Anyone having dentures to donate Please send them : to: C.L.McKean P.O.Box 344 Godley Texas 76044 I will gladly send the postage fees back to you.I have the need for a pair and so do 7 others.

    • Helen says:

      If you still wish a set, I will send it to you. Just reply, please.

      • Cynthia says:

        Yes we are still in need of dentures,they are cleaned and fitted to someone in need.Please tere are many people waiting it only cost about $2.50 to send them and the postage will be returned.Please send them to C.L. Mckean P.O. Bo 344 Godley Texas 76044 Thankyou

    • Nancy says:

      Please let me know if you are still taking dentures. I have a pair I’d like to donate. Thanks!

  44. Jill says:

    Cynthia,
    Are you still in need of dentures? I am happy to post to you.
    Please let me know. Thanks

  45. kim hendon says:

    cynthia can ypu use partials also to the same address?

  46. Tracy says:

    I have four or 5 sets fromn my parents if you need them let me know.
    smothers67@gmail.com

  47. Renee L. says:

    Cynthia or anyone in need of dentures…

    My mother just passed away. She had a newer set and a rather worn and slightly damaged full set of dentures…. If anyone can use them for giving to someone to retrofit for human use or for use in an art project just contact me by email…. PLEASE just put DENTURES in the subject line…

    missbrowneyes98@hotmail.com

  48. Mary says:

    I have dentures to donate, as well. Please let me know where I could send them. Email: likessleep@gmail.com, and put DENTURES in the subject line. Thanks!

  49. Irma says:

    I have an upper denture I would be glad to send to anyone, for any use. Email me @ IRKIE68@aol.com, with Denture in subject line.



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