Denture Care
A denture lasts as long as the care it gets. Here is the daily routine, and what we handle for you at the office.
- Clean
- After every meal
- Overnight
- Out of the mouth, soaking in water or solution
- Toothpaste
- No: it scratches the acrylic
- At the office
- Cleaning, fit checks, repairs, cancer screening
Every service is quoted up front, before we start. All PPO insurances accepted.
The service
Care that keeps the fit.
In the office, denture care means professional cleaning to lift plaque, stains and bacteria, fit examinations with prompt adjustments, repairs when they are needed, and a routine oral cancer screening at your appointments, because early detection matters.
At home, the enemy is habit. Acrylic scratches under regular toothpaste, warps in hot water and loses its shape if it dries out. And a mouth with full dentures still needs hygiene of its own: the gums, tongue and palate want brushing as much as teeth ever did.
What happens
The daily routine.
Rinse after eating
Rinse the denture after meals to clear food particles before they settle in.
Brush the denture
Use a soft denture brush and a non-abrasive denture cleaner, never regular toothpaste. Work over a folded towel or a basin of water, so a slip is not a break.
Clean your mouth
With the denture out, brush your gums, tongue and the roof of your mouth to clear debris and keep circulation healthy.
Soak overnight
Dentures need to stay moist to hold their shape. Leave them in water or a soaking solution overnight, never hot water, which warps them.
Afterwards
When to bring them in.
Never attempt your own repairs; home fixes usually make the damage worse. Keep regular check-ups even when nothing feels wrong: mouths change constantly, and a denture that fit last year may need relining or adjusting this year.
Call the office if:
- The denture chips, cracks or breaks
- The fit loosens or starts to rub
- A sore or irritated patch does not settle
- Staining a brush no longer shifts
Common questions
Answering your questions.
Can I use regular toothpaste on my dentures?
No, it is too abrasive for acrylic. Use a soft brush with a non-abrasive denture cleaner or mild soap instead.
Should I wear my dentures overnight?
Generally no. Your gums and oral tissues need the rest; wearing dentures around the clock invites irritation and sores.
How do I keep them from breaking?
Handle them over a folded towel or a basin of water so a drop is cushioned, and avoid biting hard foods or objects with the front teeth.
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