How to clean fixed dentures

We all know that diseases come from the mouth. In our lives, many people always have some problems with their teeth because they do not pay attention to the maintenance of their teeth. Sometimes we have to install dentures to ensure our normal diet. However, if we do not pay attention to oral hygiene, it will lead to food residue and bacterial growth, which will not only cause bad breath but also affect the health of the body. Let's learn about how to clean fixed dentures.

How to clean fixed dentures?

If you have removable dentures, remove them first, then use tools such as toothbrushes, dental floss, toothpicks, and cleaning agents such as toothpaste and tooth powder to clean them. The method is the same as that of ordinary people. For those who only have a few natural teeth left, they should pay more attention to the health maintenance of the remaining natural teeth. Because the remaining natural teeth are crucial to the stability of dentures and the performance of their functions.

People with fixed dentures should pay special attention to the hygiene of the abutment teeth (real teeth that support the dentures), especially the edges of the dentures, which should be cleaned intensively.

Patients with removable dentures can remove their dentures for cleaning by themselves. They should take them off and clean them after each meal and should not sleep with their dentures on. You should take off your dentures before brushing your teeth before going to bed at night, and brush the dentures clean and soak them in cold water. Do not soak them in hot water or scrub them with alcohol. Soaking them in hot water may cause the dentures to deform, and scrubbing them with alcohol may cause cracks. Be careful not to use too much force when removing teeth, inserting teeth and brushing teeth to avoid breaking or deforming the denture clasp. Also, do not use a hard-bristled brush when cleaning dentures to avoid damaging the surface structure. Dentures can be disinfected with disinfectant.

The hygienic maintenance of fixed dentures is relatively simple. It mainly uses cleaning tools such as toothbrushes, dental floss and toothpicks to remove impurities on the surface and edges of dentures and reduce plaque adhesion. Dentures made of polymer materials or porcelain should not be chewed on hard objects or sticky foods to avoid damage or falling off.

After wearing dentures, you should go to the hospital for regular check-ups. Generally speaking, dentures should be checked every six months to a year to ensure their effectiveness and the health of oral tissues.

The above is an introduction to how to clean fixed dentures. After understanding it, we know that fixed dentures are easier to clean than removable dentures. In addition, after installing dentures, we must pay attention to caring for our teeth. First of all, we must ensure good oral hygiene and eat less sticky and hard foods.