How to protect dentures

When there is a problem with the teeth, we need to install dentures to restore the function of the teeth. However, many people think that dentures have no vitality and will not cause any problems once they are installed. They often do not pay attention to the maintenance of dentures, which can easily lead to loose dentures and the breeding of bacteria. This is also very bad for health. However, there are also good methods to maintain dentures. Let's learn about how to protect dentures.

How to protect dentures?

As people age, the number of people wearing dentures continues to increase, but experts have found that many elderly people are taking care of their dentures incorrectly.

Denture wearers currently use these methods to clean their dentures, but some of these methods may cause damage or deformation to the dentures. The most common method used by most people is to soak them in clean water overnight. This method can prevent dentures from drying out and deforming, but it has no sterilization effect.

In addition, some people soak dentures in vinegar water, but this practice will leave a strange smell. At the same time, because vinegar is corrosive, it can easily cause the resin part of the denture to deform or stain. If you soak the denture in salt water, it will also cause corrosion of the metal part of the denture and deformation of the resin part. Some people are afraid that dentures may retain bacteria, so they deliberately boil them in hot water. This practice does not have a sterilizing effect, but will damage the material of the dentures and cause the resin to deform.

If dentures are not cleaned thoroughly for a long time, dental plaque and other bacteria are likely to form, which can lead to red and swollen gums, periodontal disease, root caries, and even damage the only remaining real teeth or cause aspiration pneumonia, leading to more diseases. Studies have shown that aspiration pneumonia is closely related to dental plaque, especially for chronic patients who are bedridden for a long time. If their dentures are not cleaned properly, they can easily choke on their trachea and lungs due to coughing, leading to aspiration pneumonia.

In fact, the correct way to maintain dentures is to brush them carefully with a toothbrush and toothpaste after each meal and before going to bed, and then soak them in warm or cold water. You can also use denture cleaning tablets to soak them to achieve the sterilization effect. Usually, soaking for 5 minutes is enough, but you must rinse them with clean water before wearing them.

The above is an introduction to how to protect dentures. After understanding it, we know that we must master the right methods to maintain dentures. First of all, we must not use alcohol and vinegar to clean dentures, and we must also ensure good oral hygiene at ordinary times. In addition, dentures can be worn when sleeping.