How to Clean Dentures Properly: The Complete Daily Routine

How to Clean Dentures: Complete Daily Routine | Dr. B Dental Solutions

 

To clean dentures properly, you must clean both your mouth and your denture every day. Brush your mouth with a gentle paste, brush your denture with a non-abrasive cleanser, and soak your denture overnight in a safe soaking solution. Avoid toothpaste, hot water, and harsh chemicals, which can damage dentures and irritate tissues.

The daily routine below gives you the dentist-designed step-by-step system for the cleanest, safest, and healthiest results.

Why Proper Denture Cleaning Matters

Dentures collect food, bacteria, yeast, plaque, and biofilm, just like natural teeth. If not cleaned properly, this can lead to:

  • Denture stomatitis (yeast infection)

  • Odor and bad taste

  • Irritation and sore spots

  • Poor denture fit

  • Gum inflammation

  • Long-term material damage

Using the wrong products — like toothpaste or harsh bleach tablets — can scratch dentures, weaken materials, and harm soft liners.

That’s why proper technique and the right products matter.

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Morning Routine: Clean Your Mouth

1. Brush Your Mouth (Yes — even if you have no teeth)

Use: Cleanadent Paste + Ergonomic Toothbrush to Clean:

  • Gums

  • Tongue

  • Cheeks

  • Roof of mouth

  • Implant abutments or housings (if applicable)

This removes bacteria, prevents infections, and keeps your breath fresh.