To begin with, I think it is best to admit that I have fixed set of teeth which help me to grin, giggle and express myself the way I like. However, the idea of submitting something worthy on dentures stuck me when I was suggesting one of my neighbors how to keep up her dentures for long by following proper dentures caring tips.
She had the problem of replacing her dental appliance often much because she paid less attention to keep up those for long and she admits it wholeheartedly. When I suggested her a few tips she asked me to share those online so that others could also benefit from those tips.
15 best dentures care tips
So, I have come up with this post about dentures caring tips and if you want to use them long, then make sure to follow these tips. Let us check out some of the important tips which are as given below:
- Before cleaning the false sets of teeth, take a big container filled with cold water and keep them immersed in it.
- Make sure to place the container under your hands when cleaning the dentures. This is safe because even if it slips from hands it would fall into the container and avoid accidental breaks.
- Always use a soft bristle brush and dentures paste to clean them.
- While cleaning them, make sure to brush with soft hands or else you may damage the metals.
- Clean the front, back and in-between of the dental set with the brush properly.
- Make it a habit to clean the dentures after every meal, especially, after the regular lunch and dinner. Use dentures paste to clean both sides of the dental plates properly.
- It is also important to clean your gums, tongue and if you have any real set of teeth in your gums with a toothpaste and brush.
- Before wearing them, in the mornings, make sure to wash it with cold water. It is also important to wash them every time you wear it.
- Make sure to soak them in the mixture of dentures cleaning solution and water every night before going to bed. Cover the container with a lid.
- Never keep your dentures in warm water or else it may dry up and get damage soon.
- When not using them, make sure to keep it in a container with water or solution. This prevents drying of the dental plates and accidental breakage. Sometimes, the lines get destroyed due to dryness.
- Visit your dentist every two to three months to do dentures fit test. Sometimes, they get loose and do not fit into the gums properly. This could cause many gums related problems in the future.
- Sometimes, the structure of the faces of the aged ones change. Therefore, it becomes important to change the one you use or else this may lead to gum infection.
- Though there is not any fixed period, how it would last, but it is important to change it after five years.
- If those are good after five years of use, you may wear them, but only after consulting your dentist.
These tips would help your dentures to last long and if you face any problem with them never try to mend or correct those yourself. Doing so could affect the shape or structure which in the long run may result in various oral problems. It is always advisable in such cases to visit your dentist and speak out your problems so that they could solve your problems efficaciously.