Artificial Teeth Supposed To Be Cleaned Regularly Just Like Natural Teeth?

There should be one time during the day when you give your false teeth exceptional care. This should involve both meticulous brushing, as well as cleaning and disinfection via the use of a chemical soak. Don't forget the rest of your mouth.

Besides just your dentures, there are other things that need cleaning too. The tissues that lie under your false teeth (jaw ridges, palate) need cleaning. After all, the same types of debris and microorganisms that build up inside your appliance accumulates on them too.

Cleaning and massaging can be accomplished via the use of a soft toothbrush, a moist cloth placed over your finger or even just your finger alone if need be. If you have any natural teeth, they need to be brushed and flossed. If you wear a partial denture, pay particular attention to cleaning those teeth it clasps on to.

Dental plaque will tend to accumulate in this protected location. If it causes problems with even a single tooth, the fit and function of your partial may be ruined.