Wearing dentures can help you eat foods that you might not have been able to eat. They can also improve your speech and appearance. If you’re new to wearing Dentures in Tulsa, you may have questions about how to properly care for them. By following these tips, your dentures will last for a long time.
1. Even though you can eat a steak with them, your dentures are fragile. When you take them out to clean them, stand in front of your bathroom sink. Place a thick towel on the sink in case you accidentally drop your dentures. If they would fall on the floor or on an unprotected sink, your dentures could easily break in two.
2. Brush your dentures every day with a special toothbrush made just for dentures. A denture toothbrush is softer than a regular toothbrush, so the bristles won’t damage your dentures. Don’t use toothpaste while brushing your dentures because it’s made with abrasives.
3. Soak your dentures overnight in a denture cleaning solution and cold water. Never use hot water on your dentures as this can cause them to bend out of shape. If you don’t have any denture cleaning solution for soaking your dentures, you can soak them in plain water. Dentures should always be kept moist so that they don’t dry out and become brittle.
4. If you take your dentures out of your mouth, do not wrap them up in a napkin or paper towel. It’s too easy to grab the napkin and throw it in the trash while forgetting that your dentures are wrapped up inside. If you need to take your dentures out, place them in a container for safe keeping.
5. Your dentures should not pinch or otherwise be uncomfortable while wearing them. If you have any sore areas in your mouth that are caused by your dentures rubbing your gums, make an appointment with your dentist right away. He can adjust your Dentures in Tulsa for you so that it doesn’t hurt to wear them.
Carletti Dentistry and Associates provides cosmetic dentistry, neuromuscular dentistry and implant dentistry.
