Monday, March 14, 2011

If You Ignored your Teeth and they Went Away

How to care for your dentures--

Clean daily by brushing and soaking with a denture cleanser to eliminate odors and bacteria as well as food stains. Clean them OUTSIDE your mouth!!
Rinse after soaking and follow directions on the product container.
Have your dentist clean them professionally once per year.
Do not soak in bleach!! or Chlorox!! or peroxide!! or in boiling water!
Store in cold water if they will not be immediately placed back into your mouth.

Denture adhesives can be used successfully in small amounts- the size of a pea ( 3 peas should suffice). If you need more- it may be time to have them professionally relined.