DeCare Denture Care | How To Look After Your Dentures

Caring for people with full and partial dentures.

Keep your mouth healthy and your dentures in good condition by following a simple daily routine.

Clean your dentures over a bowl of water or a sink full of water.
Brush your dentures before soaking them, to help remove bits of food.
Use a denture cleaner and toothbrush/nailbrush to remove stubborn stains. (Follow manufacturer’s instructions.)
Use a soft toothbrush to clean the tongue and soft tissues.
Leave dentures out at night to allow gums to heal.
Store dentures in water overnight to protect from drying out. This will reduce fungal infections and warping of denture.

Remove partial denture after eating and rinse under running water.
Clean all the surfaces of the denture, including clasps and the surface which fits against your gums.
Clean your own teeth by brushing for two minutes twice a day with a soft brush and use interdental cleaners, like floss, if directed by your dentist.
Cleaning products can damage metal dentures, so talk to your dental team about how to clean them.
Do not soak dentures with metal attachments in solutions that contain chlorine, because it can tarnish and corrode the metal.