Denture Care
How To Clean Your Denture
Congratulations! Through modern dental technology, you (or a loved one) have regained a smile that’s almost as natural and beautiful as the one nature first provided.
Cleaning your dentures every day is one of the most important things you can do to help your smile keep its attractive appearance. If you don’t, plaque can form on dentures, making them less bright. Plus, failure to clean your dentures regularly can result in staining and denture odor, as well.
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Dentures can break, so always fill the sink with water, then clean your dentures over the sink, just in case they slip out of your hands by accident.
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Rinse your dentures thoroughly to remove loose food particles. Be sure to use cool or warm water. But never use hot water – it can warp your dentures.
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Apply denture cleaning paste to a moistened denture brush or soft-bristled toothbrush. Do not use ordinary toothpaste, bleach, vinegar or soap unless directed to do so by your dental professional.
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Brush all of the surfaces thoroughly and avoid using toothbrushes or brushes with hard or stiff bristles as they can sometimes damage the denture material.
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Rinse dentures well under the faucet to remove all traces of cleaning paste.
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While you are sleeping during the night, soak your dentures in a cleanser
(such as Fixodent®) or one that is recommended by your dental professional.
Remember to also brush your gums, tongue and palate with a soft-bristled regular toothbrush to remove plaque and stimulate circulation. Then reinsert your dentures to give your mouth an extra fresh clean feeling. Rinse with a mouthwash several times a day.
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