Perfect Prosthetics: 3 Tips to Caring for Dentures

Losing several or all of your teeth can impact your daily quality of life in several ways. Without your pearly whites, you could have a hard time speaking or chewing food on top of feeling self-conscious about your appearance. Fortunately, your dentist can rebuild your smile with dentures. Whether you require a full or partial set, these prosthetics restore your ability to eat and talk more like you used to.

It’s natural to want to enjoy these benefits for as long as you can, which means you’ll need to care for your dentures properly so they can continue to serve you. Continue reading to learn 3 tips to help you maintain your replacement teeth!

Tip #1: Clean Them Daily

Even if you don’t have any natural teeth remaining, it’s important to keep your dentures clean to avoid oral issues like gum disease. Your prosthetics rely on a tight suction against your gums to remain in place all day, giving hidden bacteria an ideal place to thrive. They can form harmful plaque buildup that contributes to periodontal problems.

To prevent this, you should remove your dentures twice daily to thoroughly brush away germs, bits of food, and any leftover adhesive if you use it. Use a soft-bristled brush and special cleanser rather than standard toothpaste, which can be abrasive on your restoration.  

Tip #2: Rinse Them After Meals

Another great way to preclude residue buildup on your artificial teeth is to remove them to rinse them after eating. By immediately washing away unwanted food particles and microbes, you’re less likely to have problems with plaque and bad breath. This can also help maintain the appearance of your dentures because they’re less likely to stain when there’s less material left behind for dark ingredients to cling to.

It’s usually a good idea to cleanse your mouth, too, before reinserting them so that you don’t reintroduce the same germs right away. Also, it might help to put a soft towel down on the counter or floor near the sink in case your restoration slips out of your fingers and falls.

Tip #3: Visit Your Dentist Regularly

Taking care of your dentures at home is essential to increasing their longevity, but you should also visit your dentist every 6 months for a routine checkup. This allows them to monitor your overall oral condition to spot areas of concern early enough to treat them before they can progress. By addressing issues sooner rather than later, you can save yourself the cost and frustration of more expensive fixes down the road. For instance, they may notice that your dentures are rubbing raw spots on your gums and aren’t fitting as well as they once did. They can reline them for you before your restoration falls out and breaks or is lost and needs to be replaced entirely.

Now that you know more about how to care for your dentures, you can make the most of them for years!

About the Practice

At Rubal Dentistry Azle, you and your entire family benefit from the expertise of a husband/wife dental duo that offers a full array of services under one roof. They’re dedicated to providing patients of all ages with high-quality care in a positive and comfortable environment. To do this, they combine state-of-the-art technology with a compassionate approach to create fully individualized treatment plans to meet your unique needs. If your dentures aren’t fitting well or look worn down and you’d like assistance, you can request an appointment on the website or by calling (817) 444-2585.