How to Remove Dentures at Night

Whether you wear partial or full dentures, both require full care. Caring for and cleaning for your dentures properly will help you enjoy eating, talking and living with false teeth. Caring for your dentures will also help you prevent stains on your dentures and pain in your gums. Removing your dentures at night is one way to care for your dentures.

Things You'll Need

• Towel
• Denture brush
• Soft bristle brush
• Denture gel or cleanser
• Regular toothpaste
• Mouthwash

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Instructions

• 1

  Place a towel in front of you, or fill the sink with water prior to removing your dentures. This will help you avoid damage if the dentures fall.

• 2

  Open your mouth. Pull the dentures out slowly.

• 3

  Brush the dentures slowly and carefully using a denture brush, denture gel and water.

• 4

  Reach each area between the teeth to clean the daily buildup. Rinse your dentures.

• 5

  Prepare a cleansing solution, or tap water, to place the dentures in overnight. Keeping the dentures moist helps them to keep their shape. Put the dentures in the solution.

• 6

  Pick up your soft bristle brush and apply regular toothbrush. Brush your tongue, gums, and palate.

• 7

  Use mouthwash for extra freshness, if needed.