Dentures

We recommend cleaning your dentures at least once per day, if not twice, just as you would your natural teeth.

They can be cleaned using a sft brissled tooth brush and water or mild soap. You can also use denture cleaning tablets to give them a refresh. It is not recommended to use toothpaste to clean you denture as it is abrasive and can lead to scratches on the surface of your denture.

Yes, you can eat and drink as normal with your denture in! One of the main purposes of a denture is to restore chewing function. However, it is recommended to take the denture out while you sleep to reduce gum irritation.

There are multiple reasons you denture coud be feeling loose. Some of these include:

• Bone Resorption: After teeth are extracted, the underlying bone that once supported the teeth begins to resorb or shrink over time. This can lead to changes in the shape and structure of your jawbone, causing dentures to become loose.
• Poor Fit: Dentures that are not properly fitted or adjusted can easily become loose. Over time, changes in the shape of your gums and jawbone can also affect how well dentures fit.
• Natural Changes in Gums: Your gums can change naturally over time, especially if you've had teeth extracted or if you have a condition like gum disease. These changes can affect how snugly your dentures fit.
• Wear and Tear: With regular use, dentures can wear down and lose their proper fit. This is particularly true for removable dentures that rely on a snug fit against the gums.

By consulting your dentist they will be able to resolve this issue. This can be done by tightening metal clasps, relining your denture to suit the shape of your gums or taking a mould to supply you with a new denture.