How to Use Fixodent Tablets

Having dentures for the first time can take getting used to, and it's important that you care of your dentures properly. Caring for your dentures includes keeping them clean to prevent plaque build-up and odor. This can be achieved using Fixodent cleansing tablets, which are available from most drugstores. To keep you dentures in good condition, it's also worth keeping them moist when you aren't wearing them. This stops them from drying out and losing their shape.

Things You'll Need

• Dentures
• Fixodent cleansing tablets
• Glass
• Denture brush

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Instructions

• 1

  Place one cleansing tablet into a glass of water, ensuring there is enough liquid to fully cover your dentures.

• 2

  Remove your dentures, and rinse them in clean, warm water. Brush them gently with your denture brush to remove any caked-on food.

• 3

  Drop your dentures in the glass and leave to soak for at least 15 minutes. Dentures can be left in the solution overnight for a deeper clean.

• 4

  Remove your dentures when you want to wear them again. Hold them under warm water, and rinse them thoroughly before placing them back into your mouth.

• 5

  Make sure to wash the glass thoroughly after each use. Also, wash your hands with soap and warm water.