Regina Lakeview Dental Centre
At-Home Denture Care
How do I take care of my Denture?
Take your denture(s) out and rinse them well after eating.
Rinse your denture(s) with tap water in the sink. They can be slippery! Placing a towel on the counter or under the sink can be a good idea to prevent them from breaking if dropped.
Clean your mouth after removing the denture(s)
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and floss to clean your natural teeth and/or implants. Use the same soft bristle toothbrush to clean your tongue, gums and the roof of your mouth. Ensure you remove any denture adhesive that is still on your gums, as this can cause poor fit of the denture(s).
Brush your denture(s) at least once a day.
Take out your denture(s) and gently brush them with a denture brush and mild soap or denture cleaner. This helps get rid of food and plaque accumulating on the denture.
Take your denture(s) out and store dry overnight.
This allows the oral tissue to breath and prevents the growth of bacteria and fungus.
Soak denture in a denture cleaning solution.
This can be done daily, however with proper maintenance it is likely only required once every few days. Ensure to thoroughly rinse denture after using these solutions. An example of a denture cleaning solution is: Polydent 3-minute Denture Cleaner Tablets.
See your dentist regularly.
Your dentist will recommend how often you should have your mouth and denture(s) assessed and professionally cleaned based on your individual needs.
Things to avoid:
Abrasive cleaning materials. Hard-bristle toothbrushes, harsh soaps and toothpastes are too abrasive and can cause scratches and damage to your denture(s).
Products with bleach and alcohol. Bleach can weaken denture(s) and changed their colour.
Products with chlorine. Chlorine can tarnish and wear metal on metal partial dentures.
Hot water. Don’t soak your dentures in hot or boiling water, as it may cause your dentures to change shape.
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