Caring for your dentures

In this short video, enjoy the expert advice from the Australian Dental Association about looking after your dentures and your mouth.

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Protect your dentures with these pro tips from the Australian Dental Association.

• Dentures can replace one or more missing teeth inside the mouth.
• Whether you wear a partial denture or a full denture that replaces all your teeth in the one jaw, the following recommendations apply.
• Just like natural teeth, your dentures should be brushed morning and night.
• Brush your denture with a soft bristle brush and a non-abrasive cleaner, such as soft hand soap.
• Do not use toothpaste to brush the surfaces of your denture.
• At night after cleaning your denture, store it in a safe, dry location, or in a container with water while you sleep.
• Removing your denture at night helps to prevent fungal infections affecting the gums and soft tissue on which the denture sits.
• If hard tartar, also known as calculus, builds up on your denture, occasionally soak your denture overnight in a solution of one part white vinegar and four parts water. Then clean it in the morning as usual.
• If the tartar remains, have your denture cleaned by a dental professional.
• See your dentist regularly so they can check the fit of your denture and ensure the gums and any supporting teeth are healthy.