Removing Denture Stains

Dentures, just like teeth, will stain over time. With good maintenance, such as frequent brushing, the dentures should retain their original color. However, they may get stains. Popular teeth-whitening systems such as white strips or whitening toothpaste will not work on dentures. Those products contain bleach, which penetrates tooth enamel but cannot penetrate denture material. It is important to note that the dentures cannot become whiter than their original color.

Things You'll Need

• Denture brush
• Toothpaste
• Ultrasonic denture cleaner
• Violight dental spa
• Denture cleaning solution and trays
• Denture cream

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Instructions

• 1

  Brush the dentures with toothpaste. This will remove any stains from food that has recently stained the dentures. Use a special denture brush such as one made by Oral B.

• 2

  Use an ultrasonic denture cleaner. Place the dentures into the cleaner. Replace the cover. Press the start button and allow the process to finish.

• 3

  Use the Violight Dental Spa. Place the dentures into the compartment. Add tap water up to the fill line. Replace the cap. Press the button to start the 5-minute cycle.

• 4

  Soak the dentures in a cleaning solution such as one made by Sonicbrite. Put the dentures into the tray. Fill the tray with the cleaning solution until the dentures are completely covered. Allow the dentures to soak for 15 minutes. Rinse the dentures thoroughly.

• 5

  Brush the dentures with a denture cream such as Dentu-Creme. Brush all areas of the denture with the cream and a denture brush. Rinse the dentures thoroughly.

• 6

  Take the dentures to a dentist to have them professionally cleaned.