When it comes to caring for dentures, you’ll need to regularly brush your dentures to ensure stains don’t build up. A soft bristle brush and a special denture cleanser should be used, as hard bristles and normal toothpaste can cause the surface to become scratched.

It’s important to rinse dentures every time you eat as food particles can build up and cause too many bacteria in your mouth. This should also be done after you’ve consumed beverages such as coffee or red wine, as it helps to stop your dentures from staining.

If your dentures look as though they need cleaning, putting them in a cup with a denture cleansing tablet (such as Polident) and leaving them to soak before brushing should be an adequate solution. Or if you’ve dropped them in an unsanitary place (such as the toilet), taking the cup and placing it in the microwave for two minutes can help zap away any MRSA bacteria – just remember, if your dentures contain metal, it cannot be placed in the microwave.

This last stage is an ongoing process where we continue to check and evaluate your new dentures after you’ve settled with it. In this follow-up appointment, our prosthetist will conduct an oral exam to make sure that everything is in order with your dentures, especially with regards to its fit, comfort and function. Our prosthetist can also make any adjustments necessary to improve them. You can also get your dentures professionally cleaned and polished during these sessions. We recommend yearly recall appointments after getting your new dentures.