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Many items will stain your dentures such as coffee, tea, red wine, tomato sauces, curries, medications and your own saliva.  Daily cleaning of your dentures will help to prevent plaque and tartar build-up, food stains, bad breath, mouth infections and redness or irritation to your gums.

Remove your dentures, rinse with water and brush after meals. Use a soft brush and liquid dish or hand soap – never use toothpaste as it is too abrasive and may scratch the denture teeth.  Don’t forget to use a separate toothbrush and toothpaste to clean any natural teeth, tongue and gum surfaces.

Take your dentures out overnight and place in your denture cup with denture cleaner or mouthwash.  Never use bleach to clean or soak your denture, as it can weaken the structure of the denture and discolour the acrylic.  Make sure you read the instructions for your denture cleaner, and that you are using the correct kind for the type of dentures you have.