“Will I have to floss my dentures?”
My dentures smell by the end of the day. Do I need to floss them?
3 Answers
No floss should be necessary. Use a toothbrush and soap and water to clean your denture daily. Toothpaste is too abrasive to brush a denture with as it will become micro-scratched with time. Denture cleaning tabs can be used a few times a week for a deeper clean. Most importantly, remember to clean your mouth daily with a soft brush and/or antibacterial rinse like hydrogen peroxide 1.5%
It is not possible to floss dentures since there is acrylic between the teeth. Best practices for keeping a denture clean and smelling nice is to brush the denture with soap and water with a toothbrush at the end of the day and to soak it overnight in a denture cleaner.
You shouldn't have to floss your dentures at the end of the day. However, dentures should be cleaned regularly, especially if you're noticing a smell.
