How Should I Maintain My Dentures?

It is important to clean your dentures at least twice a day. This will prevent the build-up of tartar and calculus.

Methods for cleaning your dentures include:

• Soaking: A good denture cleaner, such as Nudent or Renew, will remove stains and tartar without the need for much brushing.
  
  
• Brushing: Use a soft denture brush to minimize scratching your dentures. When brushing, it is acceptable to use a mild soap such as dish detergent, for cleaning.
  
  
• Ultrasonic unit: This small unit cleans by converting electrical energy into sound waves. A fluid implodes into millions of submicroscopic vacuum bubbles which bombard and dislodge debris from your denture.

NOTE: Brushing too vigorously or with a brush that is too hard can leave scratches on the outer polished surface of the denture, allowing bacteria to hide in the tiny crevices. Excessive brushing on the inside (tissue side) of the denture will also, in time, alter the inside shape of the denture and affect the fit.