Special attention must be paid to cleanliness to remove food debris, bacteria and stains. Failure to do this can cause the gums to become inflamed and bad breath may develop.
Dentures should be removed and cleaned after each meal where possible. At a minimum, a daily routine of cleaning and soaking is recommended.
We recommend that dentures be cleaned over a basin containing water to minimize any damage if dropped. Firstly, every surface of the denture should be brushed to remove food particles. We recommend you use a denture toothbrush and a non-abrasive cleaner (denture cream, dish washing liquid) for this purpose. Following this, soaking with proprietary brand denture tables will freshen up the dentures and remove any stale taste. Do not use very hot water as this may cause your denture to warp. Always rinse the denture to remove any residual cleaner before use.
Do not use toothpaste, as is abrasive and will cause the surface to scratch, harbouring bacteria and causing bad breath.
Your denture can be professionally cleaned and polished at Denture care Clinic.