New Dentures
Orchard House Dental Practice
Taking Care of your New Dentures
As with natural teeth, plaque tends to form on dentures. If plaque from eating with your new dentures is not removed on a daily basis it may affect the way your dentures fit, your dentures may not look correct, you may experience profound denture odours and even your health may be at risk. So it is important that you clean your dentures every day.
Cleaning your Dentures
Clean your dentures over a sink filled with water, or place a damp cloth in the basin so that if you drop your dentures they will not break against the sink basin.
Rinse your dentures in cold or luke warm water (never hot) to remove any loose food particles that may have become attached to your dentures
Use a recommended denture cleaner or paste. Conventional toothpastes such as Colgate or MacLeans are not designed to clean your dentures. In fact they could damage your dentures.
Use a moistened denture brush (not a tooth brush) to clean all the surfaces of your dentures. Be very careful not to brush too hard as this could lead to cracked or broken dentures.
Dentures should be soaked in a suitable denture cleanser such as Efferdent, Polident or Fittydent secure denture cleanser for a minimum of ½ hour. Soaking your dentures overnight is also acceptable practice.
It’s very important that you rinse your dentures completely in fresh running water (not hot water as they may warp or damage your dentures).
Always use a soft bristled toothbrush to brush your remaining natural teeth, gums, tongue and palate before reinserting your dentures. This will help to remove any excess plaque from your mouth and stimulate blood circulation, helping to maintain your good oral health.
Rinse with a suitable mouthwash
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30 to 17.30
Appointments available every other
Tuesday 18.00 to 20.00
Saturday 10.00 to 14.00
Hygienist hours
Mondays 8.30 to 17.00
Thursdays 9.30 to 16.00
Fridays 8.30 to 16.45
Every other Saturday 10.00 to 14.00
This routine of cleaning and caring effectively for your new dentures will become second nature to you before you know it.
It is important to remember that if you have any issues or difficulties getting used to your new dentures do not try to adjust them yourself as this could damage your dentures and possibly cause harm to your mouth. Always return your dentures to a qualified dentist.
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