Denture Care

Your dentures require attention when

• the teeth are worn and no longer cut well through food;
  
• they cause you discomfort or pain;
  
• they make you look older;
  
• the dentures are loose.
  
  

Suggestions

• Clean your dentures daily inside and out.
  
  
• Use a brush with soft bristles, lukewarm water and a mild soap.
  
  
• Always clean your dentures over a basin of water or towel to avoid breakage.
  
  
• Leave your dentures out, preferably overnight, to rest your gums and maintain healthy tissues.
  
  
• Store dentures in water or a denture-cleaning solution to prevent them from drying out and changing shape.
  
  
• Avoid eating hard candies such as mints. They will prematurely wear the teeth on your dentures.
  
  
• Take your spare (old) dentures on trips in the event of a mishap.