So, how can we properly maintain removable dentures? Some people think that the maintenance of removable dentures is to wash them with water in time after eating. I don't know that this can only wash away the food residue attached to the denture surface, and the bacteria and plaque attached to the denture can not be completely removed. If you wear this denture for a long time, it will definitely do great harm to oral health, especially the residual teeth.
The correct cleaning methods of removable dentures are as follows: after each meal or meal, take off the dentures in time and clean them carefully, gently clean all surfaces of dentures with a small soft brush dipped in toothpaste, and focus on cleaning the inner surfaces of dentures and the parts in contact with the remaining teeth, because these parts are "blind areas" that cause oral diseases. At the same time, we should carefully brush the remaining teeth in the mouth, especially the adjacent teeth that are in close contact with dentures. The cleaned dentures should be soaked in clean water, and it is not recommended to wear dentures when sleeping, which is more conducive to a good rest of the oral mucosa oppressed by dentures for a long time during the day, and can also inhibit the growth of a small amount of bacteria and plaque left on dentures, thus reducing its harmful effects on the oral cavity. If the denture is embedded with too much food due to poor sealing between the denture and the teeth, or the denture is deformed and damaged, it should be repaired immediately or re-made and installed, and never used.
In order to better remove food residue, bacteria and dental plaque from dentures, the cleaned dentures can also be soaked in special chemical liquid (such as denture base cleaning agent), but the selection of cleaning agent must be carried out under the guidance of dentists, so as not to be uncomfortable.
For fixed dentures, it is relatively difficult to clean them because they cannot be taken off and cleaned by themselves. It is suggested that such patients should strengthen the efforts of brushing their teeth in the morning and evening and gargling after meals, and it is best to brush their teeth after meals. Be careful when brushing your teeth, especially the abutment teeth (teeth that fix dentures) and adjacent teeth to ensure oral hygiene.
In addition to effective maintenance, people wearing dentures should also pay attention to the fact that if the adjacent teeth in contact with dentures are loose, they must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid serious damage to the soft and hard tissues in the mouth.