So you have dentures, now what? If you want your dentures to last, it is important to follow these tips from our family dentist in Portage will help to ensure a proper fit, feel and look.

 

Residents of Portage, clean your dentures every day. Just as you are suppose to brush and floss daily, it is important to clean your dentures daily with a denture brush while also soaking them in a cleanser solution.  By doing this, you will help to keep your dentures looking white and bright, while preventing plaque buildup and denture odor.

 

When cleaning your dentures in your Portage home, remember to not brush too hard, as you don’t want to damage any plastic or metal parts of the dentures.  If needed, moisten the denture brush to avoid damages or scratches to the denture surface. Don’t forget to brush your gums, tongue and natural teeth with fluoride toothpaste before reinserting your dentures.

 

And visit our Portage dentist regularly for proper oral health care. Regular visits to our office will help us ensure your teeth and gums are healthy.

 

Before removing your dentures, swish your mouth with warm water or a mouthwash.  Fill the sink with warm water to avoid breaking the dentures if they are dropped.  To remove your top denture, place your thumb against your front teeth and press upward and outward toward your nose. To remove your lower denture, slowly pull on your denture while applying a rocking motion. 

 

While wearing your dentures, it is important to keep them moist. By doing this, you will keep them from drying out and losing their shape. Store your dentures in a denture cleanser soaking solution or in water, but never place it in hot water because it will cause them to warp.

 

Contact our office in Portage about dentures so that we can help you properly care for your smile. While they may not be your natural teeth, we can ensure they last you a lifetime so you can continue to smile with confidence.