How To Care For Dentures? Ways To Keep Them In Optimal Condition

Caring for your dentures correctly and consistently is an essential step in maintaining your oral health. A denture needs to be maintained like your natural teeth and must be cleaned and assessed by your dentist regularly. By following the right care and cleaning steps, you can keep your dentures in optimal condition. Today we’re going to explain how to care for dentures to keep them in optimal shape.

How To Care For Dentures?

Important notes about cleaning your denture

Your denture is fragile and needs to be handled with care. This will probably get easier with use, but make sure you are cautious when removing your prosthesis. It’s a good idea to remove a denture in the bathroom, in front of the mirror. Fill the basin with water or place a folded towel below you, in case you drop it. This is how to care for dentures.

How To Clean Dentures?

Remove It After Eating

Your denture should be removed and rinsed after eating. This is an important step that will wash away any debris. It also makes cleaning and maintaining oral health easier. 

Don’t Forget To Clean Your Mouth

You must clean your mouth every time you clean your dentures. This is to ensure that you put them back into a clean mouth.

Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean any remaining teeth, the area along your gum line, your tongue and the roof of your mouth.

Be sure to use a separate brush for cleaning your teeth. If you are using denture adhesive, make sure you remove all traces of it from your gums when you brush.

Clean Dentures Every Day

You need to brush your dentures every day for good oral health. Soak it in a denture cleaner and brush it with a soft-bristled toothbrush, giving each tooth individual attention. You may need to remove denture adhesive build-up from between each groove.

Soak Your Denture Every Day

Nighttime is a good opportunity to soak your denture and remove any build-up. Your dental practitioner will advise you on whether you should use denture soak, or if a solution of vinegar and water will be suitable. Make sure you rinse them well before putting them back into your mouth.

Visit Your Dentist Regularly To Maintain Oral Health

Visiting your dentist every six months gives him or her the opportunity to assess the condition of your denture and address any problems you might have with your oral health. If your denture needs relining or you have sore spots because of a poor fit, this can be fixed before it becomes a bigger problem.

Things To Avoid When You Clean Dentures

Do not use overly abrasive products on your denture, as this can cause damage. Bristles that are too hard, abrasive products and whitening toothpaste should all be avoided.

Do not clean your denture with hot or boiling water as this can cause it to loosen and become misshapen.

For a personalised approach to how to care for dentures, it’s best to speak to a professional. Please contact us for an appointment: 

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