How to use polident
Polident is a denture-cleaning product; dissolve the tablet as directed, soak the removed denture for the stated time.
The short answer
Polident tablets are used to clean removable dentures outside the mouth, not as a tablet to chew, swallow, or place under a denture.
How does a denture-cleaning tablet remove deposits and odour?
The tablet releases cleansing ingredients in water to loosen deposits and reduce odour on an acrylic or metal denture. The exact soaking time depends on the product version and denture material.
What steps should you follow when cleaning your denture?
Remove the denture, brush it over a basin of water, place it in the prepared solution according to package directions, and rinse it well before putting it back.
When should you ask a dentist before soaking your denture?
Ask a dentist before soaking a denture with metal parts, a soft lining, or a repair. Seek care for soreness, ulcers, looseness, or a denture that no longer fits.
What should you ask about the right denture-cleaning routine?
Ask which formula suits the denture, how long it should soak, whether overnight soaking is appropriate, and how it should be stored after rinsing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put Polident in my mouth?
No. Prepare the solution in a container, soak the removed denture, discard the solution, and rinse the denture before wearing it.
Can I use hot water?
Follow the product directions; very hot water can distort some acrylic dentures.
Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.