If you have any one of these signs, you probably need a new denture.
1. Not Keeping Your Dentures Clean!
Dentures have to put up with a lot of abuse. The first of the 5 things that ruin dentures fast is not keeping your dentures clean. Constant chewing and food take their toll. Any denture will eventually look ugly: stained, worn down, old. But it will get ugly faster without good care. Check out our guide to proper denture care.
2. Using Hard Bristle Brushes
If natural teeth can wear down and they are the hardest substance in the human body, then denture teeth will definitely wear down. Of the 5 things that ruin dentures fast, using a hard bristled brush to over clean dentures is a major one! Always use a soft bristle brush.
3. Not Using The Proper Products To Clean The Denture
Cleaning a denture with soap and water works great. Clean is good, but it’s possible to “over clean” If you get overzealous and soak your teeth in harsh chemicals like bleach, vinegar or ajax you could end damaging your dentures! Avoid harsh chemicals if you want your denture to stay looking great as long as possible. Denture cleaners are ok but avoid harsh chemicals.
4. Not Handling The Denture Properly
Do you leave your denture in the hot car? Have you ever put it in boiling water to disinfect it? Do you drop it frequently? Of the 5 things that ruin dentures fast, handling it improperly is a big one! Handle dentures with care and they’ll last longer.
5. Not Taking The Denture Out At Night
People are used to having teeth at night and want to sleep in their dentures. This habit leads to yeast infections and painful denture sores. Take your denture out at night if you want it to stay comfortable.
If you are doing any of these 5 things, you are ruining your dentures!
Looking more tips and tricks for denture wearers? Check out this blog!
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Find out if you do need to replace it and what other options you might have at a free consultation with Dr. Bec. Bring your denture and your questions.
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