{"id":203,"date":"2022-09-03T06:09:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-03T06:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=203"},"modified":"2022-10-11T06:12:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T06:12:05","slug":"six-helpful-tips-for-caring-for-your-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/03\/six-helpful-tips-for-caring-for-your-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Helpful Tips for Caring for Your Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/holding-dentures-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Man holding his dentures after cleaning them.\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/holding-dentures-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/holding-dentures-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/holding-dentures-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/holding-dentures.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentures are one of the most effective ways of replacing missing teeth, capable of replacing just a few or an entire row of lost pearly whites. That said, dentures can only fulfill their purpose if they\u2019re cared for properly\u2014and that care falls on you! Here are a few useful tips from your dentist for keeping your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/dentures-and-partials.html\">dentures<\/a> clean and in optimal shape for serving your smile well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Remove &amp; Rinse Your Dentures After Eating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any time after you eat, you should remove your dentures and rinse them off. Run water over your dentures to remove food debris and other loose particles\u2014this does a lot for your dentures and helps them to remain sanitary. You may want to place a towel on the counter or fill the sink with water, so that your dentures don\u2019t break if you accidentally drop them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Handle Your Dentures Carefully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you\u2019re handling your dentures, you want to be sure that you\u2019re careful. Don\u2019t bend or damage the plastic or the clasps when cleaning them and be extra careful to never drop your dentures; they likely won\u2019t survive a fall onto a hard surface!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Clean Your Mouth After Removing Your Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a soft-bristled toothbrush on natural teeth and gauze or a soft toothbrush to clean your tongue, cheeks, and the roof of your mouth. If used, remove any remaining denture adhesive from your gums. Keeping the rest of your mouth clean is just as important as maintaining your dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Brush Your Dentures Daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove and gently clean your dentures every day\u2014they will quickly become dirty and acquire a foul taste if you do not. Soak and brush them with a soft-bristled brush and nonabrasive denture cleanser to remove food particles, plaque, and other deposits. If you use denture adhesive to secure your dentures, try to clean the grooves that fit against your gums to remove any remaining adhesive. Don\u2019t use denture cleansers inside your mouth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Soak Your Dentures Overnight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most types of dentures need to stay moist to keep their optimal shape\u2014and ill-fitting dentures are quite problematic! Place the dentures in water or a mild denture-soaking solution overnight. Check with your dentist about properly storing your dentures overnight and follow any specific manufacturer instructions on cleaning and soaking solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Schedule Regular Dental Checkups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have dentures or not, you should regularly visit your dentist for preventive care; this also allows your dentures to be examined and professionally cleaned. Your dentist can help ensure a proper fit to prevent slippage and discomfort, and also check the inside of your mouth to make sure it\u2019s healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, your dentures won\u2019t last forever; but that doesn\u2019t mean that you should neglect caring for them! Following these tips will help them to remain enduring and bright for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Stephen Dean received his dental doctorate from the Medical University of South Carolina and is a proud member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. His practice is pleased to offer a wide range of services including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">restorative options<\/a> like dentures. If you have any questions about how to care for your dentures or would like to arrange a visit, you can contact Dr. Dean\u2019s practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or over the phone for assistance: (770) 786-3915.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentures are one of the most effective ways of replacing missing teeth, capable of replacing just a few or an entire row of lost pearly whites. That said, dentures can only fulfill their purpose if they\u2019re cared for properly\u2014and that care falls on you! 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