[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I have had clients who had dentures which can become an un-wanted additional expensive if special care isn’t taken to clean and store. Here are a couple hints which might be of value.

By no means use toothpaste to clean the dentures as it much to abrasive and will destroy the dentures which are manufactured of plastic. Use a dental paste as you don’t want to incur the expense of replacing dentures. Actually cleansing your dentures with a dental care brush and soap and water has been demonstrated to be as effective as using commercial denture pastes or soaking solutions. Make certain every surface is thoroughly clean inside and out as this cleansing is preserving a healthy mouth. Remember it is simply not achievable to whiten dentures like natural teeth as dentures are made of plastic. Therefore clean your dentures every day to minimize staining, discoloration and eliminate food bacteria. After brushing rinse the dentures thoroughly then soak overnight in a water-based solution. If the staining or additional problems persist ask your dentist if they can clean them.

In the morning prior to returning your dentures to the mouth stimulate the gums with a very soft toothbrush to maintain good healthy mouth.

Always clean your dentures over a sink full of water if your drop your dentures in the sink on the floor and they break you now have an unplanned expensive. If you are utilizing a soaking solution to clean the dentures follow the instructions leaving dentures for too long in a cleaning solution can damage the plastic. And don’t use extremely hot water to clean the dentures which are made of plastic and heat damages plastic.

Be careful of mouthwashes because of the risk of choking. If you are still able to use a mouthwash look for those that are non-alcohol based but use an antiseptic or baking soda.

Buying new dentures is an expensive and these monies should be utilized elsewhere to manage the disease.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]