Partial Dentures and Airport Security

[Kat1025]

Hi All,
Ive recently been fitted with a partial denture (mainly plastic with a couple of mental clamps) and I’m going on holiday to Indonesia in a couple of weeks. I’m extremely anxious about going through airport security with my partial in. The people I’m travelling don’t know I wear a partial and it would be super embarrassing to have to take it out in front of everyone. Does anyone have any experience going through security with a partial? Thanks!

 

[Enarete]

Hi Kat1025,

some time ago we had a thread you might find helpful:

Dentures and Metal Detectors

I'm just wondering if dentures (with seemingly metal clasps, not sure what they're actually made of) will set off a metal detector in an airport or courthouse. If so, how embarrassing! Do you have to take your teeth out to show the security person with a bunch of people in line behind you? Thanks.

www.dentalfearcentral.org

All the best wishes