Dentures, much like regular teeth, must be cared for and cleaned on a daily basis. Since they're false teeth, denture wearers still eat and drink with them, which means they get dirty, experience buildkind.
Make Your Teeth Sparkle
In the old days denture wearers didn't have many cleansers to choose from. Today, false teeth can be soaked, scrubbed, and steamed to sparkly perfection.
* '''Tablets:''' These dissolving tablets are the most commonly used denture cleansers because they provide quick results. Just place the denture into a container or a cup of water, then drop a tablet in and watch it dissolve. The cleaning time will differ depending on the brand. Polident tablets can take as little as three minutes or you can even leave them to soak overnight.
* '''Solutions: '''If pastes and tablets are too messy, you can try a solution. All you have to do is dilute the product with water and soak your dentures. However, you should always read the directions. Sparkle-Dent Concentrated Denture Whitener must be mixed with warm water while other solutions might damage a denture's metal strip.
* '''Wipes:''' For a fast cleanser option, denture wipes remove adhesives and are individually packaged. Keep in mind that wipes are not as effective as scrubs and tablets; they can't removes stains or tartar.
* '''Toothpaste and Brushes: '''While you can use regular toothpaste to clean dentures, it's designed to tackle the problems of real teeth. Denture toothpastes such as Fresh 'N Brite removes plaque, stains, and is safe to use on full and partial dentures. There are also denture toothbrushes which are made with soft bristles to prevent scratches.
* '''Baths and UV Cleaners:''' A denture bath is essentially a bowltech way to clean dentures, you can opt for a dental spa. These machines clean, sanitize, and whiten your teeth with water and UV lights. And don't worry about the price. The Violight Dental Spa will only set you back $50.
