What is the Best Way to Clean my Dentures? We recommend using mild soap and warm water to gently yet effectively clean the denture. To avoid the need for accidental denture repairs, always clean your dental appliances over a bowl of water or a folded towel in case you drop them. Ensure to rinse your …
Are there special products I should use? There are some specialist products available for cleaning your false teeth, including special brushes, ultrasonic cleaners, cleaning pastes and soaking solution. However, you should use these carefully and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Which Cleaner Should I Use? There are different cleaning products available for your false teeth. We recommend the use of an effective cleaning solution. Some take only a few minutes, are inexpensive and readily available. Look for one that contains active ingredients to break down the plaque, thereby removing the debris as opposed to some …
Should Dental Plates be Removed at Night? We recommend removing your dentures at least twice a day to allow massaging of the supporting tissue thereby encouraging adequate blood flow to that tissue. However, we appreciate that you may not wish to leave your dental plates out for extended periods, so during your cleaning routines simply …
Which Cleaners Should I Avoid? It is important not to use any type of bleaching product, ammonia-based cleaners, abrasives or very hot water to clean your dentures. Bleaching can lead to weakening of the surface and will damage its appearance. The use of an ammonia or abrasive will remove the glossy surface allowing stains to …
My Dentures are Stained What Can I Do? Like natural teeth, false teeth are vulnerable to staining by everyday habits. This is especially true if you smoke or drink a lot of tea, coffee or red wine. In most cases you should be able to remove this staining with regular cleaning. However, more stubborn stains …
How Do I Care For A Soft Lining? People who have sensitive gums may have a resilient softer lining made for their dental appliance. If you have one of these special linings, we will provide individual aftercare advice to make sure you are aware of what cleaning products or fixatives to use.
Expert Advice For personalised care advice for your specific situation call our Melbourne based Dental Prosthetist today. Allow us to guide you through the most appropriate maintenance and cleaning regimen to increase the life and look of your dental plates and avoid the necessity of denture repairs.Call today on (03) 9458 1199.
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