How do i clean my new dentures

Clean dentures over a basin of water with a denture brush and mild cleanser, and clean your mouth separately every day.

A denture can be acrylic resin, metal, or a combination of materials, and food film can collect on its base, teeth, clasps, and fitting surface. The gums, tongue, palate, and any remaining natural teeth also need cleaning because a denture does not replace oral hygiene.

Rinse the denture, brush all surfaces gently, and use a product made for dentures rather than abrasive toothpaste or hot water. Brush remaining teeth with fluoride toothpaste, wipe the tongue and palate, and follow the product label for soaking time.

Contact the dentist if the new denture causes a sore spot, slips, clicks, cracks, or prevents eating or speaking. Persistent redness, bleeding, swelling, or white patches also need an oral examination.

Ask which cleanser and soaking solution suit the denture material, how long it should be worn initially, how sore areas will be adjusted, and how often the fit should be reviewed.