Denture Maintenance
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.
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 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 American
College 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 (map)
