In short, you only need a few extra minutes a day to maintain a clean appearance, fresh breath, teeth and dentures for long-term preservation, and maintain optimal chewing function.
If you choose removable dentures, you must brush your teeth in the morning and evening, especially cleaning the tooth surface that comes into contact with the dentures, you can use a toothbrush, dental floss or interdental brush. After eating, it is best to remove your dentures and rinse them with water. Dentures also need to be cleaned morning and night with toothpaste or detergent, and brush the parts of the dentures that touch the real teeth and gums, especially the inner side of the metal hooks. It should also be reminded that do not sleep with dentures; when not wearing dentures, soak your dentures in cold water after cleaning.
If you are doing fixed dentures, it is very important to protect the abutments, because the abutments are used to carry the dentures. If you do not pay attention to brushing and gargling, the food debris left in the mouth will become a breeding ground for bacteria, which will cause the adjacent Abutment tooth decayed or suffering from periodontal disease. Here we recommend using special floss to clean the bottom and sides of dentures, as well as other teeth in the mouth. For fixed dentures with large gaps, you can use an interdental brush. In addition, avoid biting hard objects and foods that are not easy to chew, so as not to damage the dentures. At the same time, you should have regular follow-up visits, and your dentist will provide you with professional guidance to improve your oral care skills.
