page_title: Geriatric dentistry
section_title: Denture Cleaning
hierarchical_section_title: Geriatric dentistry / Dentures and Edentulism / Dentures / Denture Cleaning
caption_attribution_description: DRosenbach, English Wikipedia, took this picture of DRosenbach's patient's denture. Source: The free English Wikipedia picture Mr. M's Complete Denture1.JPG by DRosenbach, English Wikipedia. Created on 23:04, 3 July 2006.
context_page_description: Geriatric dentistry is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving diagnosis, prevention, management and treatment of problems associated with age related diseases. The mouth is referred to as a mirror of overall health, reinforcing that oral health is an integral part of general health. In the elderly population poor oral health has been considered a risk factor for general health problems. Older adults are more susceptible to oral conditions or diseases due to an increase in chronic conditions and physical/mental disabilities. Thus, the elderly form a distinct group in terms of provision of care.
context_section_description: Remove denture whenever possible (especially overnight and keep in a dry and safe place)
  Remove/rinse denture and mouth after eating
  Use soft denture brush with non-abrasive dentifrice
  Clean over sink filled with water
  Soak denture in appropriate solution (e.g. Polident) daily
  Bleach or vinegar can be used to remove stains (heavily diluted with water in the ratio 10:1)
  Concentrated bleach solutions can cause
  Changes in colouration of acrylic
  Darkening and/or damage of base
caption: Full acrylic removable upper/maxillary denture
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