If you choose hard toothbrushes, the false teeth may get numerous scratches which will cause the loss of the original glaze.
You can also brush your teeth without toothpaste because the main purpose of brushing is to remove the biofilm covering the teeth. Buy a denture toothpaste that has a Radioactive Dentin Abrasion (RDA) value between 0-70. The RDA is an index used by the American Dental Association (ADA) to determine the level of abrasion of a toothpaste. RDA values higher than 70 indicate that a toothpaste is abrasive, and is therefore dangerous to your false teeth.
Hold the brush such that the bristles face the gum part of your false teeth. Do small, circular, vibratory brushing strokes to remove food particles. This is the best method to reach food particles caught in between false teeth. Do a sweeping motion from the gum part towards the biting surfaces of the false teeth to flush out all the food debris. Rinse your false teeth in running water to remove excess denture paste and food particles.
When proper oral hygiene is not observed, this plaque will harden and absorb colored liquids like coffee, tea or soda. Brushing your false teeth regularly removes debris and prevents plaque build-up.
Efferdent® Denture Cleanser: Drop 1 tablet in warm water and wait for the solution to get fizzy. Soak false teeth for 15 minutes then rinse well under running water. Fresh ‘N Brite® Denture Cleansing Paste: Remove false teeth and rinse before brushing. Apply denture paste on the toothbrush and brush all the surfaces of false teeth for 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with running water. Do this twice a day.
Home preparation: In a covered container, dissolve 10 mL (0. 34 oz) of regular bleach in 200 mL (6. 8 oz) water. Soak false teeth in this solution for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly in running water. Over-the-counter solution: In a covered container, dissolve 20 mL (0. 68 oz) of Dentural® Denture Cleaner in 200 mL (6. 8 oz) water. Soak false teeth in it for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly in running water.
This is a proven home remedy to remove tartar, a substance that plays a major role in diminishing the whiteness of false teeth. Take half a glass of white vinegar and add water to dilute it till the glass becomes full. Now soak the dentures in it for around half an hour. Take out your dentures after half an hour and rinse thoroughly under running water. The loosened tartar will be washed away.
Put the dentures in a cleaning solution and heat them in the microwave for 2 minutes. After the 2 minutes, the bacteria will be destroyed and the false teeth will be free from dirt and deposits.
The degree of staining differs from one person to another because no diet is the same. In general, try to consume foods and liquids that are lighter in color, as they are less likely to cause any discoloration.
Naturally, nicotine is colorless, but once it comes into contact with oxygen, it turns to an ugly yellow stain on your teeth. This discoloration is hard to remove, even with the use of dental instruments. Since false teeth are more porous than natural teeth, they get cigarette stains pretty easily. Steer clear of marijuana. Marijuana produces greenish, circular band stains.
