What is the best way to care for my dentures?
You can use commercial powders, toothpaste, or tables to clean your dentures along with a good quality denture brush. Hold your dentures over a water filled-sink or a folded towel when cleaning, so they will be less likely to break. Rinse thoroughly in water after cleaning. In the case of metal partial dentures, read instructions carefully on any cleaner that you apply. With soft-liner dentures, do not exceed twenty minutes of soaking. A stronger professional strength cleaner is available to smokers. See your dentist for an ultrasonic cleaning if you have plaque and tartar build-up on your dentures. Do not use boiling water, abrasive cleaners, or bleach. They will damage your dentures.
