Cleaning Dentures:
Taking care of your dentures is important for their longevity and to keep your oral health in good condition. Follow these steps for cleaning your dentures:
- Place a washcloth in your sink or fill the sink with water to prevent breakage if the denture slips out of your hands.
- Rinse your denture thoroughly with warm or cool water to remove any loose food particles.
- Use the denture brush provided or a soft-bristled brush.
- Avoid using bleach or harsh detergents or tooth paste to prevent damage to the dentures.
- Brush all surfaces of the dentures thoroughly.
- Rinse the dentures well under running water.
- Remove dentures and soak them overnight while you sleep.
- Brush your gums, tongue, and palate with a soft toothbrush.
- Never wrap your denture in tissue to avoid throwing it away accidentally.
- Always store your dentures in the denture tub provided to keep them in a moist environment.
Visits for regular checkups:
Routine checkups are necessary to maintain the health of the soft tissues of your mouth and gums. During these checkups, your dentures will be cleaned, and their fit will be checked.
Adjustment period:
It may take time to adjust to new dentures, so don’t become discouraged if you experience difficulty in the beginning. Your dentist will help you through any difficulties during your adjustment period. Lower dentures may take longer to adjust to than upper dentures, and it’s natural to experience a “full mouth” feeling. Expect to have excessive saliva flow in the first couple of days. Reading or singing out loud will help reduce any minor speech problems that may occur.
Eating with new dentures:
Try to eat soft foods for the first couple of days. It is normal to experience some discomfort associated with sore spots during the adjustment period. If sore spots develop, call the office to schedule an appointment for an adjustment of the denture. Never try to adjust the dentures yourself. If dentures are damaged, you will be responsible for the repair fees and/or fees for a new set of dentures.
Immediate dentures:
With immediate dentures (after extractions), there is a long healing period during which the denture may feel loose as the gums shrink. Additional relines will be needed as healing takes place.
If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to call our office.
Dr. Mustafa Alani 