Taking Care of your Advanced Prosthetics Precision Made Dentures
Removable partial or full dentures require proper care to keep them clean, free from stains and looking their best.
For good denture care:
Remove and rinse dentures after eating. Run water over your dentures to remove food debris and other loose particles. You may want to place a towel on the counter or in the sink or put some water in the sink so the dentures won't break if you drop them.
Handle your dentures carefully. Be sure you don't bend or damage the plastic or the clasps when cleaning.
Clean your mouth after removing your dentures. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush on natural teeth and gauze or a soft toothbrush to clean your tongue, cheeks and roof of your mouth (palate).
Brush your dentures at least daily. Gently clean your dentures daily by soaking and brushing with a non abrasive denture cleanser or soapy water to remove food, plaque and other deposits. If you use denture adhesive, clean the grooves that fit against your gums to remove any remaining adhesive. Do not use denture cleansers inside your mouth. An ultrasonic cleaner may be used to care for your dentures, but it does not replace a thorough daily brushing.
Soak dentures overnight. Most types of dentures need to remain moist to keep their shape. Place the dentures in water or a mild denture-soaking solution overnight. Check with your dentist or Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) about properly storing your dentures overnight.
Rinse dentures before putting them back in your mouth, especially if using a denture-soaking solution. These solutions
can contain harmful chemicals that cause vomiting, pain or burns if swallowed.
Schedule regular dental checkups. Your dentist or CDT will advise you about how often to visit to have your dentures examined and professionally cleaned. Your dentist or CDT can help ensure a proper fit to prevent slippage and discomfort. Your dentist or CDT can also check the inside of your mouth to make sure it's healthy.
See your dentist or CDT if you have a loose fit. See your dentist or CDT promptly if your dentures become loose. Loose dentures can cause irritation, sores and infection.
Here are a few things you typically should avoid:
Abrasive cleaning materials. Avoid stiff-bristled brushes, strong cleansers and harsh toothpaste, as these are too abrasive and can damage your dentures.
Whitening toothpastes. Toothpastes advertised as whitening pastes are especially abrasive and generally should be avoided on dentures.
Bleach-containing products. Do not use any bleaching products because these can weaken dentures and change their colour. Don't soak dentures with metal attachments in solutions that contain chlorine because it can tarnish and corrode the metal.
Hot water. Avoid hot or boiling water that could warp your dentures.
Guide to choosing Custom made Advanced Prosthetics Limited Mouthguards
Non Laminated Light (Under 12 years)
1 Layer 4mm
Only for children with deciduous teeth. Only for childs non contact sport.
Medium Laminated
2 Layers 5mm
Most sports that DO NOT involve the use of a hard ball, hard bat, hard stick, hard object etc. NOT suitable for use where user has deciduous tooth or teeth or for sports such as Hockey, Cricket, Boxing, etc.
Suggested sports:
Soccer Football, Basketball
Heavy Laminated
2 Layers 6-7mm
Most sports that DO involve the use of a hard ball, hard bat, hard stick, hard object etc. NOT for deciduous teeth tooth or teeth. NOT for use where repeated blows to the face are expected.
Suggested sports:
Cricket, Hockey, Rugby Football
Fortress Laminated
3 Layers (Plastic Insert 3-3) 7-9mm.
Most sports that DO involve the use of a hard ball, hard bat, hard stick, hard object etc. plus for full contact sports and martial arts. Plastic insert 3-3. NOT for deciduous tooth or teeth.
Suggested sports:
For all sports and activities
