How To Clean Dentures

How your family dentists in Eldersburg, MD, can help when you have dentures

Dentures are a great option to replace missing teeth, offering years of dependable wear. You need to take care of your dentures to get the most out of them. Dentures are an investment in your smile, and you deserve the best return on your investment.

Drs. Jocelyn Ocampo, Alexander Cho, and Jun Park of Eldersburg Dental Group in Eldersburg, MD, offer a wide range of dental services, including teeth cleaning and whitening, dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic dentistry. They can help you when you have dentures too.

Caring for your dentures properly should only take a few minutes out of your day, and it’s time well spent. Remember to:

• Remove your dentures after eating, and rinse them carefully. Rinsing removes food particles that can irritate your tissue.
• Gently brush your tissue with a soft toothbrush or gauze. Gentle brushing can remove additional food particles and lower levels of bacteria in your mouth.
• Clean your dentures using a denture cleanser at least once each day; be sure to remove any plaque, debris, and denture adhesive.
• Soak your denture every night in denture solution or water. Soaking keeps your denture moist and comfortable.
• Take your denture out of the soaking solution and rinse it carefully before putting it back in your mouth.

You need to be careful when you handle your denture because dentures can break if you drop them, and don’t attempt to bend the clasps or the plastic.

Don’t sleep with dentures in your mouth because bacteria builds up under the denture. Bacteria can give you an infection in your soft tissue.

Don’t ever use harsh, abrasive solutions containing bleach, or sharp objects to clean your denture. Don’t use hot water to clean your denture because it can change the shape and fit of your denture.

Dentures can enhance your life, and you can prolong the life of a denture with proper care. To learn more about caring for your denture, and other dental services including teeth cleaning and whitening, dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic dentistry, call Drs. Jocelyn Ocampo, Alexander Cho, and Jun Park of Eldersburg Dental Group in Eldersburg, MD, at (410) 795-8040. Call today!