“Do I have to soak my dentures every night?”
I wear dentures already 3 weeks. I wonder if I have to soak my dentures every night?
8 Answers
You should not go to sleep at night wearing them. You should clean them every night. But you do not have to soak them.
No, but to keep your dentures as clean as possible, it would be best to clean or soak dentures at least every two days.
Yes, you must soak your dentures every night. Dentures are made from an acrylic material which can harbor bacteria and plaque. Soaking your dentures in a denture cleansing solution will help to remove any debris on your dentures and keep your dentures looking new. Dentures should always remain hydrated if not in mouth. Remember, you should always remove your dentures at bedtime and give your mouth a time to relax as well.
Dr. Maryse Manasse
Dr. Maryse Manasse
Yes. At a minimum, you must take them out and clean them every night. Soaking them in denture solution helps keep them clean and strong as well, increasing the life of your denture and health of your mouth.
Hi there!
Most types of dentures will lose their shape if they are not kept moist. When you take your dentures out at night, you should store them in a liquid-filled container or case. You can use plain tap water, but regularly soaking your dentures in a cleaning solution such as Polident will help them stay as clean and functional as possible!
Most types of dentures will lose their shape if they are not kept moist. When you take your dentures out at night, you should store them in a liquid-filled container or case. You can use plain tap water, but regularly soaking your dentures in a cleaning solution such as Polident will help them stay as clean and functional as possible!
Brush denture with a finger nail brush and warm soap and water. The denture should look like the day it was delivered. When the denture is not in your mouth, place it in a cup with water. This will help from damaging or losing the denture.
A person should remove and clean their dentures daily. Otherwise, you can get a candida ( yeast infection) in your mouth.
In general, you should remove your dentures every night, clean them thoroughly, and place them in a container with liquid denture cleanser or water to soak overnight.
