In an instant, your phone goes from nearly an extension of your right hand to laying on the ground. You know before you even pick it up that there are going to be cracks, and you’re correct. You look at your phone screen and see your worst fear: scratches and cracks all over the glass. What can you do? Buying a new iphone simply isn’t in your budget right now. Thankfully, that’s not your only option.
A few quick Google searches give you plenty of ideas on how to fix a cracked phone screen. One particularly interesting option is to use toothpaste. Does this really work?
Can Toothpaste Really Fix a Cracked Phone Screen?
The answer is “Well…maybe.” The story about using toothpaste to repair scratches likely arose from many of these life-hack YouTube channels that are more about getting views than passing on any real life education or information. It would be very easy to shoot a video, apply toothpaste to a scuffed screen, and cut to an identical device with no damage. And many times, that is exactly what they did.
It is possible, though, that if your screen is only slightly scratched that toothpaste can help. You must use classic, white toothpaste, as any gels or creams won’t have the same buffing effect. Using a soft cotton rag, dab a little bit of toothpaste on the cracks, and buff it out in circular motions. If you see no change, the crack is too deep and you’ll have to fix it in another way.
Toothpaste is slightly abrasive, which is why it’s effective at cleaning all of that nasty gunk off your teeth each night. The theory of being able to fix a cracked phone screen with toothpaste is that it’s just abrasive enough to buff out the edges of the crack, without creating more damage. Sadly, toothpaste does not have super powers! If you shattered your screen after dropping it on the sidewalk last night, you need a real fix and not internet folklore.
Fix a Cracked Phone Screen the Right Way
The easiest fix is to bring your cracked iPhone to a professional repair shop. For those in the Miami area, the team to trust is at Rapid Cell Fix. Our past results speak for themselves, so book your appointment and let us do what we do best. We know how to fix a cracked phone screen much better than a YouTube video or internet “life hack!” With just a bit of information, we’re able to give you a free quote and we can go from there. Trust us, this is much easier and less messy than rubbing toothpaste on your phone screen!
