How To Care For Dentures

Careful daily removal of the bacterial and fungal biofilm present in the mouth and on complete dentures is important to minimize denture inflammation (stomatitis) and to help contribute to good oral and general health.  The latest evidence in the literature recommends that patients who wear dentures should do the following:

1. daily cleansing by soaking is superior to denture creams and pastes and less abrasive
2. denture cleansers should only be used outside the mouth
3. dentures should be thoroughly rinsed after cleaning before reinsertion into the mouth
4. dentures should never be placed in boiling water, because they will warp
5. dentures can be soaked in diluted bleach solutions but only for 10 minutes or less

Your local Board Certified Prosthodontist (denture specialist) can help you with your dentures.

Source:  evidence-based guidelines from the AmericanCollege of Prosthodontists as commissioned by the American Dental Association

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Your Sore Palate Under Your Denture

Denture stomatitis is a common and longstanding problem for removable denture wearers.  It is found to a greater or lesser extent in about 45% of the denture wearing population, according to studies.  It is an inflammation of the palatal tissue, that can be localized to slight area, involve the entire area of tissue covered by the denture, or be severe enough to create a bubbly, shiny surface.

While many things may contribute to the condition:  poor oral hygiene, wearing the denture at night, trauma, smoking, systemic conditions, allergic reactions to denture materials, and bacterial and fungal infections, the general consensus is that a denture that shows a lack of adaptation (that has poor retention or poor stability) is a cause always present.  As always, since the bone and soft tissues under dentures are shrinking over time, it is important to keep your dentures relined to fit as well as possible to keep your mouth healthy.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

How To Care For Dentures

Careful daily removal of the bacterial and fungal biofilm present in the mouth and on complete dentures is important to minimize denture inflammation (stomatitis) and to help contribute to good oral and general health.  The latest evidence in the literature recommends that patients who wear dentures should do the following:

1. daily cleansing by soaking is superior to denture creams and pastes and less abrasive
2. denture cleansers should only be used outside the mouth
3. dentures should be thoroughly rinsed after cleaning before reinsertion into the mouth
4. dentures should never be placed in boiling water, because they will warp
5. dentures can be soaked in diluted bleach solutions but only for 10 minutes or less

Your local Board Certified Prosthodontist (denture specialist) can help you with your dentures.

Source:  evidence-based guidelines from the AmericanCollege of Prosthodontists as commissioned by the American Dental Association

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309