How to Clean Implant Supported Dentures

If you have implant supported dentures, it is important to keep them cleaned properly. This can help you to maintain the overall health of your mouth. It can also keep your dentures in good condition so they can last for a long time to come. You might be wondering what the right way to clean these dentures is. Read on to learn more about them.

Cleaning implant supported dentures

After a patient takes out the dentures, it is a good idea to fill the sink with water or to place a soft towel over the sink and counter. This will prevent an accident. If the dentures are dropped, they can easily fracture. Next, patients should place an antibacterial soap on a toothbrush.

Every surface of the denture needs to be brushed gently. It is important not to use toothpaste because it can scratch the delicate surface of the denture. If the surface develops scratches, there will be more space for harmful bacteria to hide.

As with natural teeth, it is a good practice to clean the implant supported denture at least twice a day. Ideally, patients will clean this type of denture after each meal. This will prevent food particles from remaining in the mouth and potentially getting caught under the denture.

Dentures need to be kept wet all of the time to prevent them from drying out and cracking. Dentures can also warp if they are not kept wet all the time. It is a good idea for patients to avoid sleeping with dentures in. This means that the dentures should go into a cup of water overnight. Individuals can also place the dentures in a cup with a denture cleaning solution in it. This solution generally consists of a tablet that the patient will dissolve in a glass of water.

Cleaning fixed dentures

Some types of implant supported dentures are fixed into place. This means that patients cannot remove these dentures for cleaning. In this case, patients will need to use floss that has a stiff tip. This can help to guide the floss underneath the dentures near the gum. Patients should gently brush the dentures with a non-abrasive solution. A dentist can recommend the right type of solution to use for this cleaning.

Poorly cleaned dentures consequences

Having good denture hygiene is very important. If patients do not clean the dentures, then plaque can build up on them. Bacteria can also hide in the dentures. This can lead to inflammation of the tissue underneath the gums. Over time, the patient may also begin to show signs of infection. If this is not treated quickly, then the implants can fail.

Visit a dentist today

Even if you have no remaining teeth, then it is very important to continue having regular dental visits. This can help you to maintain good oral health. This is important for your gums, as well as the health of your dental implants. Contact a dentist today to set up an appointment.

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