{"id":79,"date":"2021-06-17T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooperowensdds.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2021-10-14T12:18:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T12:18:34","slug":"denture-cleaning-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooperowensdds.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/17\/denture-cleaning-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Brush Your Dentures Like Your Natural Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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After investing your money and time into restoring your smile with dentures<\/a>, it makes sense that you\u2019re wondering how you can make them last longer and continue functioning as best as they can. You won\u2019t be able to take care of your dentures like you would your natural teeth. Instead, they require unique maintenance that\u2019s important to stay on top of to prevent them from becoming damaged, discolored, or causing other oral issues. Read on to learn whether you can brush your dentures while they\u2019re in your mouth and a variety of other care tips for your new teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can You Brush Your Dentures in Your Mouth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As easy as it would be to be able to clean your dentures like your natural teeth, it\u2019s not as effective as removing them and cleaning them. Not only would it be difficult to brush your dentures while they\u2019re still in your mouth, but you would miss cleaning the underside of them and your gums. Food and debris can become trapped in these areas and cause sores and infections to develop that can make wearing your prosthetic uncomfortable. Instead, take them out after each meal to clean them, being sure to clean all crevices of the denture as well as your gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Denture Maintenance Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t diligent about cleaning and caring for your dentures, it could lead to a variety of oral and aesthetic issues. Some problems that could arise by not cleaning your dentures and gums regularly include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n