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How to Whiten Dentures Easily

Your dentures will not stay as white as the day your denturist inserted them into your mouth. As you eat and drink, your teeth will slowly begin to look faded, yellow or even light brown. If you smoke, the tobacco and nicotine will stain your dentures as well. Because you want to look attractive, it is important to know how you can remove dullness and staining at home.

  1. Daily Cleaning Practices

    • When you remove your dentures to rest your gums, you are supposed to soak them in water so they do not dry out. Completely immerse both the upper and lower plate in the water, ensuring that no part of the plate will dry out. Follow your denturist’s instructions, and soak your dentures for a minimum of six hours. Avoid using regular toothpaste because this will dull the finish of the teeth. If you choose to brush your dentures clean, use gentle cleaners.

    Good Substances and Tools

    • Your dentures are made using acrylic for the teeth. Find a toothbrush with soft, rounded bristles and a denture cleaning gel that will not scratch or gouge the teeth. Your denturist should be able to steer you to a store that stocks special denture toothbrushes. After removing your dentures, gently and thoroughly clean each dental plate, especially under the pink base. Bacteria and plaque build up just as easily on the surfaces of your dentures as they do on regular teeth.

    Bad Substances and Tools

    • Stay away from harsh cleansers. These can damage the finish of your dentures. They include regular toothpastes, firm toothbrushes with sharp or pointed bristles and baking soda. Avoid soaking or rinsing your dentures in hot water. The high temperatures will warp the pink plate, destroying the accurate fit you need. While bleach kills germs, you should not use this to clean or disinfect your dentures. If you have stubborn stains on your dentures, avoid using harsh scouring powders because these will destroy the finish.

    Inexpensive Soaking Solution

    • Mix a solution of one-half water and one-half vinegar to soak your dentures in every night. Because plaque and tartar accumulate on the surfaces just as they do on normal teeth, the vinegar in this solution helps to loosen the buildup. The water and vinegar may also lessen any buildup of food stains. After you have soaked your dentures in the water and vinegar solution, rinse them thoroughly in cool, running water.

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