Clean your dentures over a basin of cold water to avoid damage if they are dropped. Thoroughly clean all surfaces with toothpaste or a denture cleaner and a small toothbrush. Once a day is enough. Soaking alone is not enough as this only loosens debris. It is best to loosen any debris, then soak the dentures in a denture cleaning solution. Finish with a final brush using a toothbrush and toothpaste.

It is important to treat your dentures like you would treat your natural teeth. They should be kept as clean as possible to prevent further tooth loss, inflamed gums, or bacterial and fungal infections. We usually recommend that you clean them thoroughly twice a day, and after eating when necessary.

The best and safest method is to use a toothbrush and toothpaste. You can, also, use proprietary cleaners but please follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.

Dentures are no longer the only way to restore a mouth that has little or no non-restorable teeth. Strategically placed support, or implants, can now be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. The cost tends to be greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble the "feel" of real teeth. Dental implants are becoming the alternative of choice to dentures, but not everyone is a candidate for implants. Call your dentist for advice.

Partial or full dentures can greatly improve chewing function and allow patients to eat foods that were not previously possible. Denture placement can improve speaking ability and have a dramatically beneficial effect on facial appearance.

Remove dentures, rinse and brush gently using a soft bristle toothbrush and baking soda as dentifrice. Make sure to brush dentures after meals and snacks and in the evening before bed. Diligent maintenance of your dentures will help ensure that they last as long as possible and retain their natural appearance.

Porcelain is a ceramic, glass-like material that is fairly resistant to staining from coffee, red wine, tea and tobacco. You can brush and floss them just like your natural teeth.

When most or all of your teeth have been lost, dentures can restore your eating and speaking ability, as well as improve your appearance. Today's dentures are much more effective and cosmetically appealing than they were in the past. A fitting for dentures can take place immediately after your natural teeth are removed or after the extraction sites have healed. Full dentures replace all of the natural teeth, and partial dentures replace only some of the natural teeth.

You can keep your dentures in right up until the time of surgery. For your protection, when having a general anesthetic, we will ask you to remove your dentures for the surgery and return them to you after surgery.

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Dentures are very delicate and may break if dropped even a few inches. Stand over a folded towel or a basin of water when handling dentures. When you are not wearing them, store your dentures away from children and pets. Like natural teeth, dentures must be brushed daily to remove food deposits and plaque. Brushing helps prevent dentures from becoming permanently stained and helps your mouth stay healthy. It's best to use a brush designed for cleaning dentures.