Good denture care is important to:
* maintain good health of the remaining natural teeth (if any), gums and supporting mouth tissues.
* prevent bad breath (halitosis).
When to clean the denture?
Clean the denture after every meals and before bed.
Denture Care
* To clean, hold the denture with care over a bowl of water or towel. Brush and rinse denture especially after meals and before bed.
* Soak in a glass of clean water when not in use or bed time, to prevent distortion. Do not use hot or warm water.
* You can also use denture cleaning tablets or solutions for soaking or cleaning your denture.
* Do not attempt to alter or repair the denture yourself. Bring your broken or crack denture to the dental clinic for repair as soon as possible.
* Do not sleep with your denture (s) in the mouth.
Do you still need to go for check-ups?
Yes, visit your dentist for regular check-ups to ensure your denture still fits correctly.