How to Care for Dentures

Oral hygiene is just as important to maintain for people with dentures, but some of their life-long habits are going to have to change. To help our patients through this transition, we’ve supplied this guide on how to care for their new teeth.

Even if a denture is supported by implants, it should be removed each night. This will give patients an opportunity to clean it and for their gums to rest. Natural teeth produce a protective film, but dentures can easily be scratched by minerals. Therefore, dentures should be brushed with specially designated toothpaste. Patients should only ever use soft-bristled brushes for oral hygiene, and this remains true while they are brushing their gums and tongue, as well.

Besides being vulnerable to scratches, dentures can warp if they are placed in hot water. But it is important to always keep them moist. There are cleaning solutions available to soak them in, but these products are supplements for brushing, not replacements. Dentures should only be carried over soft surfaces and patients should seek professional help for any repairs or adjustments which may be necessary.

Drs. Denise VeyVoda and Robert G. West operate The Oyster Bay Family Dentists at 123 South Street, Oyster Bay, New York, 11771. To schedule an appointment, call 516-922-5730 or visit OysterBayDentists.com and fill out a contact sheet.