Dentures are long-lasting dental appliances designed to withstand the chewing forces and pressure of your mouth as you eat, speak, and enjoy life. However, they can experience wear and tear—just as your natural teeth would! Here are our denture care tips to prevent them from gaining irreparable damage.
Follow them, and ensure your denture lasts for years to come!
Advice and Tips on Caring for Your Dentures
For all of our denture-wearer patients, we advise:
- Dentures should be brushed inside and outside daily with a soft, large nylon denture toothbrush with round-ended bristles.
- Use denture creams instead of toothpaste, which are too abrasive and will scratch your denture. Rinse with cold water.
- Dentures warp if placed in hot water.
- Inspect your denture regularly for worn teeth.
- Only your dental professional can diagnose your oral health and adjust your denture or partial.
- Worn and stained dentures can make you look older and cause your dentures to function poorly.
- Discuss all your current medications with your doctor and dental professional.
- Be sure to visit your dental professional regularly.
- Have loose dentures checked immediately, as they can cause friction and pressure on the gum tissues and bones.
- When not in use, cover dentures with water or a denture-cleaning solution to prevent them from drying out.
- Most dental insurance policies provide coverage for new dentures every 5 years.
Enjoy the Benefits of a High-Quality Denture
By following these tips, you can extend the lifetime of your dentures, prevent unwanted damage, and protect your smile. Additionally, it’s important to get regular dental appointments at Dentistry at Kennestone, where one of our professionals will ensure your denture fits well and is free of issues.
If you’re due for a dental check-up, contact us today!
