Caring for Your Dentures
Posted on June 27th, 2017
The image of a glass full of false teeth on the nightstand is plastered all throughout popular culture. You would think that soaking your dentures in water and cleaner is sufficient, but Dr. Meghna Dassani reminds us that proper denture care requires more than just that. In fact, denture maintenance is an important part of oral health. For Houston residents who have dentures or are considering them, it is important to know exactly how they function and how to care for them. If you have any questions, please give us a call at Dassani Dentistry.
How do Dentures Work?
Dentures are intended for Houston residents who have lost most or all of their teeth. Dentures are removable dental appliances that look nearly identical to natural teeth. They also function the same way, allowing folks with little or no remaining teeth to eat and speak normally. In addition to improving oral health, facial structure, and smile, having a good set of dentures can mean a world of difference for your general health.
How to Care for Your Dentures
Although dentures are not real teeth, they require similar care to keep them clean, safe, and functioning properly. If you have dentures, keeping them clean is an important part of your oral health. Here are some tips on how to care for your dentures:
- Clean your dentures every day by soaking them in cleaning solution. Creams and pastes can be rough on dentures and do not work as well as a decent soak.
- Make sure to rinse your dentures thoroughly before putting them back into your mouth.
- Do not put any denture cleaning products in your mouth. All creams, pastes, gels, and solutions are intended for the dentures only.
- Don’t ever boil your dentures. Although it is common to think of boiling water as the ultimate disinfectant, it will harm your dentures, causing them to warp.
- You may soak your dentures in bleach solutions (diluted), but limit exposure to 10 minutes.
Thinking about Dentures?
Come and visit us at Dassani Dentistry for a consultation! Dr. Meghna Dassani will help you explore your options and get the wonderful smile you’ve always wanted.
Sources
http://www.dentaltown.com/dentaltown/Blogs.aspx?action=VIEWPOST&b=48&bp=691&v=1
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/d/Dentures
About Meghna Dassani, DMD
Dr. Meghna Dassani received her initial dental training from the University of Mumbai, India, where she graduated in 1996 as Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). After working as an associate for one year, she established her own practice in Mumbai, India. She successfully operated this practice for six years prior to moving to the US. When Dr. Meghna Dassani is not in the office she is at home being a mommy to her 2 beautiful girls and enjoying time relaxing with her husband. Since opening her own practice in 2011 she doesn’t have a lot of free time but when the time allows she enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, cooking, visiting with friends and family and of course SHOPPING with a Starbucks in her hand!
