Denture Care Dentures should be rinsed after every meal. Dentures should be thoroughly brushed with a toothbrush, denture brush or a soft nailbrush once each day. People with dementia will require assistance to prevent oral diseases caused by poor denture hygiene. Always ensure that a face washer is placed in the sink when cleaning a denture so that it if is dropped, the denture will not be cracked. Alternatively, fill the sink with 5 cm of water.
Toothpaste is too abrasive to use to clean dentures, soap on a toothbrush is recommended.
Dentures should be removed overnight and soaked in water. All dentures of people with dementia in residential care should be marked with the owner's initials. Dental Visits Everybody requires regular check-ups from a dentist. This includes people who have no natural teeth left. When escorting a person with dementia to the dentist, ensure a full medical history is available for the dentist.