3 Tips For Wearing Your Dentures with Confidence

For people who have missing teeth, whether because of an accident or aging, dentures can transform their lives. In addition to restoring your bright and beautiful
smile, they can improve how you chew food and speak. If you’ve just been fitted for dentures and are adjusting to them, consider the following three tips.

Denture Cleaning: Use a Soft Toothbrush

When removing your dentures for the day, use a soft toothbrush to gently message your gum tissues and to remove debris that have built up. Afterward, rinse your
mouth with an alcohol-free mouthwash. To clean your dentures, which you should do every night before bed, use a specially designed brush. And remember to always
to keep your dentures moist by adding a small amount of water to the container. 

Denture Adhesive: Apply the Right Amount

Applying too much denture adhesive to make up for improperly fitting dentures is a big mistake. Although you can use a small amount of denture adhesive to help your 
dentures fit more snuggly, especially the lower ones, it’s best to schedule a dental appointment if you find that your dentures aren’t staying secure in your mouth.

Denture Care: Schedule Regular Dental Checkups

Speaking of scheduling a dental appointment, you should be doing so even if you don’t need to refit your dentures. A prosthodonist, or a dentist who specializes in denture care, will examine your gums, jaw, tongue and other tissues to ensure you aren’t at risk for oral cancer. Even without natural teeth, it’s important to schedule these checkups, as dentists diagnose 35,000 Americans with oral cancer each year.