11/10/2026
Caring for Your Dentures🪥
It is important to keep your dentures clean and free from debris to help maintain healthy gums and a confident smile.
If dentures are not cleaned properly or adjusted when needed, this can lead to problems such as:
• a sore mouth
• infections
• difficulty eating and speaking
Dentures can last for many years if they are cared for properly, but it is still important to visit your dentist regularly.
As you get older, your gums and jawbone may shrink or change shape, which can cause dentures to become loose. They may also become worn or damaged over time.
✓ Tips for Keeping Your Dentures Clean
• Brush your gums, tongue, and any remaining teeth with fluoride toothpaste every morning and evening.
• Remove your dentures and brush them with soft soap or washing-up liquid every morning and evening.
• Clean your dentures over a sink filled with water, or over a soft surface such as a towel, as they can break if dropped.
• Rinse your dentures in cold water after meals to remove loose food particles.
• Remove your dentures every night and store them in water, a plastic bag with damp cotton wool, an overnight denture-cleaning solution suitable for your type of denture, or a denture bath.
✗ What Not to Do
• Do not wear your dentures overnight unless your dentist recommends it. Trapped food can increase the risk of gum infections and tooth decay, and there is also a risk of choking if you leave them in while sleeping.
• Do not clean your dentures with toothpaste, as this can damage them.
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