It is important to treat your dentures like you would treat your natural teeth. They should be kept as clean as possible to prevent further tooth loss, inflamed gums, or bacterial and fungal infections. We usually recommend that you clean them thoroughly twice a day, and after eating when necessary.

The general rule is: brush, soak, brush. Always clean your dentures over a bowl of water or a folded towel in case you drop them. Brush your dentures before soaking, to help remove any food debris. Using an Effervescent (fizzy) denture cleaner will help remove stubborn stains and leave your denture feeling fresher. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Then brush the dentures again, as you would your own teeth, being careful not to scrub too hard as this may cause grooves in the surface. You can use a non-abrasive gel tooth paste or even water and soap, the most important thing is that you clean all of the surfaces of the dentures, including the surfaces which come into contact with your gums. This is especially important if you use any kind of denture fixative.

There are many different denture-cleaning products. However, we recommend you use a small to medium-headed toothbrush to reach the awkward corners or a soft nailbrush, and ordinary soap.

Soaking solutions can help to remove staining and bacteria however, if you brush them well you don’t have to soak them overnight but do keep them moist whilst they are out of the mouth. A lot of denture soaking solutions cannot be used with metal dentures so be sure to read the manufacturers instructions.

It is important not to use any type of bleaching product to clean your dentures. Bleaching can lead to weakening of the denture as well as making it look unsightly. Do not use very hot water to soak the denture. Again, it can weaken the denture causing it to break and make the pink gum area turn white.

A lot of denture soaking solutions cannot be used with metal dentures so be sure to read the manufacturers instructions

If your dentures have a soft lining then just check with your dentist before using any cleaning products or fixatives as some products can damage the lining.

Some commercial cleaning products can damage metal dentures so be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions as some do not recommend use with metal dentures. If you cannot find a commercial cleaner then brushing with water and soap is fine as long as you brush them really well.

If your denture has clasps, you need to take particular care when cleaning to avoid damage.

 

You should leave your dentures out at night to allow your soft tissues to breath and to prevent infections like thrush, unless your dentist has advised otherwise. If you remove your dentures at night it is important to keep them moist to prevent any warping or cracking.

 

 

Some people do build up tartar on their dentures just as they would on their natural teeth. If plaque is not removed properly, it can react with saliva and harden into tartar. As with your own teeth if the plaque is not removed and consequently turns into tartar then you will be unable to remove this yourself and it will require professional cleaning from us to remove it.

 

Like natural teeth, dentures can pick up staining every day. This is especially true if you smoke, or drink a lot of tea, coffee or red wine. In most cases you should be able to remove this staining with regular cleaning. However, more stubborn stains may take a little more cleaning, which we should be able to help you with.

It is important to visit your dentist regularly even if you don’t have any of your natural teeth. Dentists do not only check teeth, but also the soft parts of your mouth, including your tongue and cheeks. These examinations are so important, so the dentist can spot any infections, mouth conditions or even mouth cancer at the earliest stages.

 

 

 (ENSURE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS)-

 

For Acrylic Dentures- Steradent Active Plus.

For Chrome dentures- Steradent Triple Action

Valplast Dentures- Valclean (we sell this at Smiles Better Dental Care)

 

 

**NEW at Smiles Better.........**

Smiles Better Denture Cleaning Service
We are now offering a great new Denture Cleaning Service in house.

We use a special solution within ultrasonic bath which is fast and thoroughly effective in loosening tartar and removing stubborn stains.

This service can be used while you wait, or can be carried out whilst you are having your treatment here , so no time wasted.

The service is £10 and can be booked in by calling our reception desk where we will be happy to help you.
 

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