Home-Care Instructions

Caring for Your Dentures

Only your dental professional is qualified to diagnose your oral health and adjust your denture or partial.

  • Dentures and partials should be brushed inside and outside daily with a soft, large nylon denture tooth brush with round-ended bristles.
  • Use denture creams instead of toothpastes, which are too abrasive and will scratch your denture. Rinse with cold water.
  • Dentures and partials will warp if placed in hot water.
  • Inspect your prosthesis regularly for worn teeth.
  • Dentures can function poorly and cause sores if teeth are worn down.
  • Discuss all your current medications with your doctor and dental professional.

  • Be sure to visit your dental professional regularly.

  • Have loose dentures checked immediately as they can cause friction and put pressure on the gum tissues and bones.

  • When not in use, cover dentures with clean water or a denture-cleaning solution to prevent them from drying out.

Did you know that most dental insurance policies provide coverage for new dentures every 5-10 years?

Denture Maintenance

Your dentures are an investment and require care and attention to maintain their optimum performance. The fit of your dentures will have a profound affect on your oral tissues and health. An annual examination with your specialist will help ensure your denture is functioning properly.

Medical and Dental History

Updating your medical and dental history with any significant changes is critical to maintaining your oral health and well-being. A variety of medical and dental conditions, as well as new medications, can alter a denture’s fit.


Oral Exam

Annual examinations can assist in detecting oral abnormalities including cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions. Early detection of these conditions is generally beneficial for treatment.


Tissue and Bone

Ill-fitting dentures may cause bone and tissue changes and need to be corrected for your oral health. Our practice can assess and recommend solutions to suit your personal needs.


Assessments

Bite problems, speech impediments and tissue irritations can be caused by an ill-fitting denture and should be remedied. Leaving this condition unchecked can lead to complicated situations in the future. Your specialist can assess your dentures for cracks, chips, and broken or loose teeth and suggest solutions.


Overview of Exam

  • Update of Medical and dental history chart
  • An examination of your oral cavity
  • Tissue and bone assessment
  • Denture stability and bite examination

  • Cleaning and polishing of your denture

  • Oral hygiene review