It is VERY IMPORTANT to keep your dentures clean and your mouth healthy.
Sometimes patients think that if they get a denture they won’t have to do anything. This is not true.
Here are a few tips on how to care for things:
Brush your teeth at least once a day with a denture toothbrush. While some people use dishwashing liquid or toothpaste, ideally you want to use a product specified as a “denture cleanser.”
Rinse your your mouth after eating. Ideally you would take your dentures out and rinse them. If you do not take them out, at least swish some water in your mouth. When you are wearing replacement teeth you can not tell if food is stuck between your teeth. It looks kind of bad to have a lot of food stuck between your teeth.
Soak your teeth overnight in water or a denture-soaking solution. This will help keep them moist and prevent them from drying out.
Visit your dentist regularly for checkups. They can professionally clean your teeth with a high powered ultrasonic cleaner as well as polish them. This helps things to look brighter and whiter.
If you notice any redness, soreness, or inflammation of your gums, see your dentist right away. These could be signs of infection.