Denture Care – Hillsboro, OR

Important Tips to Caring for Your Denture

• Do not try to make adjustments to your denture on your own. Only a dental professional is qualified to confirm the status of your oral health and repair or reline your full or partial denture.
• Use a soft, large, nylon denture brush to clean the inside and outside of your denture. Make sure it has round-ended bristles to avoid accidental damage.
• Avoid using toothpaste to clean your denture which can be abrasive and leave scratches. Instead, use a denture cream and rinse your device with cold water afterward.
• Do not place your denture in hot water as this will cause them to change shape.
• Examine your denture daily for worn teeth.
• Stained and worn-down dentures can make you look older than you are as well as negatively affect your denture’s functionality.
• Disclose all current medications with the dentist and your general practitioner.
• Visit our dental office once every six months.
• If your denture feels loose, have them examined by a dental professional right away. A loose denture can easily cause friction and put pressure on the gum and bone tissue.
• Always keep your denture submerged in cool water when not in use. This prevents them from drying out and changing shape.
• Typically, dental insurance will offer coverage for dentures every five years. Always check your plan’s details to confirm.