{"id":972,"date":"2019-06-20T13:12:56","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T13:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=972"},"modified":"2023-07-18T15:28:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T15:28:02","slug":"caring-for-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/caring-for-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Remember These 4 Essential Steps in Caring for Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For patients who have lost an entire row of teeth \u2013 or even all of their teeth \u2013 dentures can be an excellent solution for restoring functionality to the mouth. However, proper care is required to help your new smile last as long as possible \u2013 as well as to continue to protect your oral health! Here are 4 important steps in caring for dentures that you should always keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Brush and Rinse Daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Food and bacteria can stick to dentures just like they stick\nto natural teeth, so they\u2019ll need to be brushed regularly. Do not use an abrasive\ntoothpaste; it can cause microscopic scratches that will actually make it\neasier for plaque to build up. Similarly, use a soft-bristled brush that won\u2019t\nwear down the dentures, and make sure every surface is being cleaned. Rinse well\nwith water after you\u2019re done; you should also be rinsing after every meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll need to continue taking care of the rest of your\nmouth as well. Brush your gums, tongue and palate before putting your dentures\nin your mouth; this will remove plaque and encourage circulation in the mouth. Rinsing\nwith salt water once a day is also a great way to keep your gums clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Use Denture Cleanser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to brushing, you should also be using a cleanser\nregularly for your dentures. There are many different products \u2013 tablets,\ncreams, pastes, gels and solutions \u2013 that you can employ for this purpose. Each\nproduct is different, so always follow the directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternately, you can use hand soap or a mild dishwashing\nliquid for cleaning. However, bleached or powdered household cleansers can\ndamage your dentures and should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Keep Them Moist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dentures dry out, they can lose their shape. Thus,\nwhen you take them out at night, you should keep them soaking in a cleanser solution\nor in water. Only use cool water; warm water might cause warping. Some dentures\nhave metal attachments that can be tarnished with soaking solution; it\u2019s a good\nidea to ask your dentist for specific care instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Handle Dentures with Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You definitely don\u2019t want to drop your dentures and\npotentially break them. Only take them out when standing over a folding towel\nor a sink full of water. If your dentures do become damaged, make an\nappointment right away; don\u2019t attempt any repairs yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that even when following these care tips, your\ndentures will eventually become worn down due to normal use, or they may no\nlonger fit properly thanks to age-related changes in your mouth. Most dentures\nwill last about 5 to 7 years before a replacement is necessary. Call your\ndentist if you notice damage on your dentures or any signs of irritation or\nsores in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 Dr. Rick Cofer opened\nhis second practice, Premier Family Dental, in Waco on February 28, 2012. He\nbelieves in using advanced technology to provide patients with the best care\navailable. He offers many solutions for missing teeth including dentures, dental\nimplants, and bridges. To schedule an appointment, visit his website<\/a> or call\n(254) 732-0309.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For patients who have lost an entire row of teeth \u2013 or even all of their teeth \u2013 dentures can be an excellent solution for restoring functionality to the mouth. However, proper care is required to help your new smile last as long as possible \u2013 as well as to continue to protect your oral […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/972","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=972"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/972\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1249,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/972\/revisions\/1249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}