Virgin Island Dental Center | Denture Care

1
Only your dental professional is qualified to
diagnose your oral health and adjust your denture
or partial. Dentures should be brushed inside and
outside daily with a soft, large nylon denture
tooth brush with round-ended bristles. Use
denture creams instead of toothpastes, which are
too abrasive and will scratch your denture. Rinse
with cold water.
2
Dentures warp if placed in hot water. Inspect
your denture regularly for worn teeth. Worn and
stained dentures can make you look older and
cause your dentures to function poorly. Discuss
all your current medications with your doctor and
dental professional. Be sure to visit your dental
professional regularly.
3
Have loose dentures checked immediately as they
can cause friction and pressure on the gum
tissues and bones. When not in use, cover
dentures with water or a denture-cleaning
solution to prevent them from drying out. Most
dental insurance policies provide coverage for
new dentures every 5 years.