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If you've lost teeth, dentures can replace them, returning your strong bite and beautiful smile. To keep them looking attractive and working smoothly, you must clean and care for them. The oral hygiene requirements are similar to what you'd do to care for natural teeth, but with a few differences. Here’s what you need to know.

How Dentists Recommend Caring for Dentures

1. Rinse After Eating

When you eat, bits of food can get trapped in and beneath your dentures. After every meal and snack, remove and rinse them thoroughly. Be aware that some foods and drinks, like tomato paste, curry, coffee, and wine, can stain a dental prosthesis, so limit the amount you consume and clean up carefully afterward.

2. Brush & Soak Daily

DenturesLike your natural teeth, dentures need brushing to remove plaque and food debris. Use a soft-bristled brush and denture cleanser. Brush not only the teeth but also the gums and other surfaces, especially if you use an adhesive to keep them in your mouth. Rinse them thoroughly, as these cleansers aren't intended to go in your mouth. Soak the appliance overnight to help it keep its shape.

3. Schedule Maintenance

Your mouth changes over time, and your dentures can also wear out. Have the dentist check them at least once a year to ensure they still fit correctly and work as intended. You should also schedule a maintenance appointment whenever they feel loose or insecure in your mouth or when they don't move as they should. Their expected life span, with maintenance, is five to 10 years.

 

If you need dentures fitted or repaired in Rhinelander, WI, take them to Timber Drive Dental. Serving Oneida County for over 20 years, they make patient comfort their number one priority and believe in education to help you make excellent decisions for your health. To make treatment accessible, they offer a wide range of specialties under one roof and have flexible payment options. Call (715) 365-1800 to schedule, or visit their website for a list of services.

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