How to take care of dentures at night

At night, remove dentures unless your dentist gives a specific reason to wear them, then clean them and keep them moist in water.

A denture is an acrylic or metal appliance that replaces some or all missing teeth. Removing it gives the oral lining a rest and lets you clean plaque, food debris, and denture adhesive from the appliance and mouth.

Rinse the denture, brush it with a denture brush and mild soap or denture cleanser, and rinse again. Store it fully covered in cool or lukewarm water or the solution recommended for its material; hot water can distort acrylic.

Book a review if the denture rubs, clicks, causes sores, becomes loose, or no longer lets you chew comfortably. Seek prompt care for a persistent ulcer, facial swelling, or sudden inability to insert the appliance.

Ask whether your denture should be removed overnight, which cleanser suits its acrylic or metal parts, and how often it needs professional adjustment. Ask how to clean your tongue, gums, remaining teeth, and implant attachments.