Your dentures are your replacement teeth and keeping them clean is important. However, cleaning your dentures isn't quite the same as cleaning your natural teeth. Your dentists at Three Fountains Family Dental, Dr. Peter Stoltz and Dr. Brooke Stoltz, are committed to ensuring that you get the right dentures in West Columbia, SC.

Cleaning Your Dentures

The first step in dentures cleaning is removal. After taking out your removable dentures, you must brush them to remove remaining food particles and bacteria build-up. For this step, don't use regular toothpaste, instead, a non-abrasive denture cleaner should get the job done. Using an abrasive cleaner or scrubbing too hard can damage your dentures.

While brushing your dentures, ensure that you clean all the surfaces including the part that fits against your gums. If your dentures have a soft lining or you've got metal dentures, discuss the proper cleaning technique with your dentist.

After brushing your dentures comes soaking. Soaking your dentures in denture-cleaning solution every day is a crucial step. This step cleans and removes tough stains. Your dental team can also help with the removal of stubborn stains on your dentures in West Columbia, SC.

Denture Cleaning Tips

• Be Careful - Your dentures can break from a fall, so, hold them carefully over a bowl of water while cleaning. The bowl of water helps break a possible fall to prevent damage.
• Don't Use Bleach - Using bleaching products such as whitening toothpaste to clean your dentures can weaken them. It's best to leave the business of removing tough stains to your dental team.
• No Hot Water - Boiling water is bad for your dentures. The high temperature can warp or weaken them.
• Rinse Your Dentures - Ensure that you rinse your dentures after cleaning. This step removes leftover chemicals that can irritate your mouth.

Cleaning your dentures is essential if you want them to look their best. Proper dental care is also important if you want to extend your dentures' lifespan. Call (803) 755-0039 to schedule a consultation with your dentists at Three Fountains Family Dental, Dr. Peter Stoltz and Dr. Brooke Stoltz, for your dentures in West Columbia, SC.