Caring For My New Dentures
How often should I clean my new dentures?
They should be removed and cleaned at least twice per day. Most people prefer to do this after meals and when they go to bed. Cleaning your dentures often will reduce irritation, damage, bad breath and staining and helps to keep your mouth healthy.
What should I use to clean my dentures?
Use a non-abrasive brush and cleaning solution. Regular toothpaste is often too abrasive for dentures. A recommended cleaning solution - any one of the denture brands will work well. You can also use bicarb soda or aloe vera as more natural alternatives. These are good for rinsing your mouth out with as well.
Do NOT use:
Don't use alcohol, abrasive cleaners, bleaches or whiteners. These may scratch the surface of the denture and may even turn the gum/pink parts of your denture white, and most importantly they can be absorbed by the denture base and then slowly release into your mouth as a poison.
My dentures are uncomfortable, what should I do?
A well designed, custom-fit denture or plate will sit comfortably in the mouth and will not cause irritation. Make an appointment with your dental prothetist as soon as possible to have your dentures moulded to better suit the shape of your mouth. Do NOT attempt to mould or fix the dentures yourself as this can often cause more damage to your mouth.
Please remember, your dentures are designed to meet the condition of your mouth at the time of making and they have no potential of adapting to changes in your mouth themselves, unless a dental specialist makes the modifications needed. This is why a regular check of your dentures is recomended every year.
How strong are my dentures?
Your dentures or plate are actually quite fragile while outside the mouth and should be treated with the utmost care. Be sure to use the correct cleaning agents, clean regularly and keep them moist overnight. Any scratches on your dentures may be a haven for plaque and bacteria causing bad breath just like regular teeth.
Can I repair my dentures myself?
This is not recommended - please see a professional dental prothetist to ensure you do not cause any damage to your mouth or specialised dentures or plates. Do not ever use super glue or other kind of glue to fix broken dentures as they can never hold the broken parts together even in the short term.
They should be removed and cleaned at least twice per day. Most people prefer to do this after meals and when they go to bed. Cleaning your dentures often will reduce irritation, damage, bad breath and staining and helps to keep your mouth healthy.
What should I use to clean my dentures?
Use a non-abrasive brush and cleaning solution. Regular toothpaste is often too abrasive for dentures. A recommended cleaning solution - any one of the denture brands will work well. You can also use bicarb soda or aloe vera as more natural alternatives. These are good for rinsing your mouth out with as well.
Do NOT use:
Don't use alcohol, abrasive cleaners, bleaches or whiteners. These may scratch the surface of the denture and may even turn the gum/pink parts of your denture white, and most importantly they can be absorbed by the denture base and then slowly release into your mouth as a poison.
My dentures are uncomfortable, what should I do?
A well designed, custom-fit denture or plate will sit comfortably in the mouth and will not cause irritation. Make an appointment with your dental prothetist as soon as possible to have your dentures moulded to better suit the shape of your mouth. Do NOT attempt to mould or fix the dentures yourself as this can often cause more damage to your mouth.
Please remember, your dentures are designed to meet the condition of your mouth at the time of making and they have no potential of adapting to changes in your mouth themselves, unless a dental specialist makes the modifications needed. This is why a regular check of your dentures is recomended every year.
How strong are my dentures?
Your dentures or plate are actually quite fragile while outside the mouth and should be treated with the utmost care. Be sure to use the correct cleaning agents, clean regularly and keep them moist overnight. Any scratches on your dentures may be a haven for plaque and bacteria causing bad breath just like regular teeth.
Can I repair my dentures myself?
This is not recommended - please see a professional dental prothetist to ensure you do not cause any damage to your mouth or specialised dentures or plates. Do not ever use super glue or other kind of glue to fix broken dentures as they can never hold the broken parts together even in the short term.
