Denture cleaning advice!
Dentures, whether full or partial, should be removed twice a day and cleaned with a soft toothbrush using either washing up liquid and warm water or a milddenture cream.It is advisable to fill the basin with water first, so that if dropped, the dentures will not hit the basin and crack or chip.
If you have partial dentures you must clean your remaining natural teeth as advised by your dental surgeon or hygienist at the same time as your dentures. Do not hold dentures in the palm of your hand as unnecessary pressure will be applied during cleaning which will lead to fracture. Hold your denture with index finger and thumb instead.
Your dentures may be placed in a peroxide based cleaner (e.g. Steradent)once a week, no more then that. NEVER PUT YOUR DENTURES IN BOILING WATER, BLEACH OR OTHER HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS. DENTURE MATERIALS ARE HEAT AND CHEMICAL SENSITIVE. This could lead to irreversibly damaged dentures. If you should have the misfortune to brake your dentures DO NOT USE SUPERGLUE OR ANY OTHER GLUE TO FIX THEM as that can leave your dentures beyond repair. You must find a specialist to repair them.
At night time dentures are best removed to give your gums and remaining teeth (if present) a chance to rest. Sometimes this is not always possible so it is up to you if you do remove them or not. If dentures are not worn at night or otherwise, they should be placed in plane cool water.
For the best cleaning results you must have your dentures cleaned professionally on a regular bases (e.g. once a year) or sooner depending on staining.
Dealing with denture problems
When you first get your new dentures please remember;
They take some time to "bed In", up to two months is not unusual. It may take a few days for sufficient suction to build up. Bottom full dentures rarely stick, a degree of "juggling" is required by the patient. Your new dentures may cause soreness, especially if you have just had teeth extracted by your dentist. Please come back and have your dentures adjusted. The average person needs at least six adjustments.
It may be difficult talking and eating for a while.
As we get older, it becomes more difficult to adjust to new things. It will not be so easy to adjust to your new dentures as it may have been with your previous set. Remember, little problems can become big problems. It is much easier to sort out the little problems as soon as they arise.
However, if you do need any adjustments to your dentures;
