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Find helpful denture-care tips for cleaning dentures to keep your smile looking its best. |
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Cleaning Dentures
- Clean your dentures every day. Cleaning dentures daily with a denture brush and soaking in a cleanser solution will help keep your dentures looking white and bright, while preventing plaque buildup and denture odor.
- Rinse and brush your dentures in clean, warm water with a denture brush.
- When cleaning dentures, don't brush too hard; you don't want to damage any plastic or metal parts of the dentures. If needed, moisten the denture brush to avoid damages or scratches to the denture surface.
- Brush your gums, tongue, and natural teeth with a fluoride toothpaste, such as Crest®, before reinserting your dentures. This will help remove plaque from your teeth, stimulate circulation in your mouth, and help maintain good oral health.
- After brushing, rinse with a mouthwash, such as Scope®, to give your mouth a refreshed feeling.
- Never try to adjust your dentures yourself. This may cause harm to your mouth or damage to your dentures.
- Visit your dental professional regularly as recommended by the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). Rely on him or her for advice and answers to specific questions about your oral care.
Removing Your Dentures
- Swish your mouth with warm water or a mouthwash, such as Scope. Fill the sink with warm water to avoid breaking the dentures if they are dropped.
- To remove your top denture, place your thumb against your front teeth and press upward and outward toward your nose. To remove your lower denture, slowly pull on your denture while applying a rocking motion. View the "How to Remove Dentures" demonstration.
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