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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

How to Clean Dentures

Getting dentures is a step in patients’ lifelong journey of oral care which requires them to make some changes in their hygiene habits. The changes are not difficult, but they are important, so we wanted to provide some guidance.


Any denture that is removable needs to be taken out on a nightly basis, regardless of whether it is supported by implants. But the denture must not be allowed to dry out, either. Because heat can warp it, a denture needs to be kept in room-temperature water or cleaning solution. It is wise to hold the denture over a towel while transferring it between the mouth and its container because if it does break or bend, it should only be fixed by a professional.


Dentures do not have the protective membranes of natural teeth and can be scratched by the minerals in ordinary toothpaste. The American Dental Association recommends specialty toothpastes for use on dentures, and patients should only brush them with a brush that has soft bristles (although this is true of their natural teeth, as well). The entire denture should be brushed, not just the parts which look like teeth. Patients should also brush their gums before putting their dentures back in to stimulate blood flow and prevent oral infections.


Lis Bradley, DDS, operates at 8112 Isabella Ln, Suite 101, Brentwood, Tennessee. To schedule an appointment, visit LisBradleyDDS.com or call 615-778-0810.


 

3 comments:

  1. I always lay a facecloth in the sink when I'm cleaning my dentures in case the denture slips from my hand so that it won't break when it hits my porcelain sink.

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  2. Thank you for making this post. I will be picking up dentures next week or the week after. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I am excited to get them but I am nervous that they won't fit properly.

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  3. Good tips. That said, you are a professional. These serve only to decrease your credibility. Just a hint for future reference. stick to professional dental advice. It stands on its own.

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