Looking after your dentures

How to care for your dentures at home

• Dentures should be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and a drop of dishwashing liquid every night. In addition to this we recommend that once a week they are cleaned in a denture cleaning solution.

• Try and give them a rinse after each meal to remove any food debris. At the same time give your mouth a rinse.

• If you are using denture adhesive to keep them in place, please remove this thoroughly when cleaning.

• Make sure you handle them with care while out of your mouth. Many breakages happen whilst dentures are being cleaned. We recommend you clean them over a water filled sink just in case they are dropped.

• In the unfortunate event that this should happen do not attempt to adjust or repair them yourself. You risk damaging them or severely complicating the repair process. We can fix them for you!!!

things to avoid when handling dentures

• Please avoid using anything abrasive such as toothpaste or a hard toothbrush to clean your dentures! Using products which contain bleach could also have a negative effect on your dentures. It could change their colour, weaken them and or even corrode them if they contain metal.

• Also avoid using boiling or very hot water as it may cause them to warp.

Bring your dentures to us twice a year

A healthy mouth is essential for a good denture. Our dental team will advise you how to keep your remaining teeth and gums healthy and in good condition.

We recommend that you bring us your dentures every 6 months or so for a quick clean and repolish. This will remove any scratches and prevent food from sticking to them.

Remember they are valuable not only in terms of their cost but also in terms of your health. Look after them and this will ensure that they will last a number of years.