{"id":368,"date":"2024-05-13T22:55:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T22:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=368"},"modified":"2024-06-05T22:57:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T22:57:08","slug":"brush-dentures-in-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/13\/brush-dentures-in-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Brush My Dentures While I\u2019m Still Wearing Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> can be an excellent solution to extensive tooth loss, but it\u2019s important to clean them properly so that they can look great, work properly, and last as long as possible. Many people may be tempted to think that it is enough to brush their dentures just like real teeth while they are still in their mouths. Here\u2019s why this is not an adequate denture hygiene practice and why it\u2019s essential to remove your dentures to clean them properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can I Brush My Dentures While Still Wearing Them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is perfectly acceptable to brush your dentures while you\u2019re still wearing them as long as you remember to use a soft-bristled brush and a gel toothpaste to avoid unsightly scratches as normal toothpaste is too abrasive and can damage the surface of the artificial teeth in your dentures. However, this is a practice for touching up your smile and freshening your breath in the middle of the day rather than a proper hygiene routine. If you never remove your dentures over a long period, harmful bacteria will breed between them and your gums and cause nasty oral infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Should I Clean My Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Proper denture cleaning habits are the key to keeping your dentures in great shape for as long as possible and can save you much money in the long run since you won\u2019t need to replace them as often. A suitable denture hygiene regimen includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n