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Denture Care in Rochester, NY

Your Complete Guide for Caring for Your Dentures

Learn How to Care for Your Dentures and Adopt a Good Oral Hygiene Routine

Dr. Isaac Kuyunov, a denture specialist in Rochester, NY, aims to help your prosthesis last as long as possible. He and his team have created this Denture Care Guide to provide you with valuable denture care and maintenance information. Dentures can enhance your smile and self-esteem, but it's essential to know how to maintain them and practice proper hygiene to ensure long-term success.

As always, contact our prosthodontics office if you have any additional questions or concerns about your dentures.

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What Can New Denture Wearers Expect?

Congratulations on your new dentures! At first, getting used to your dentures can be somewhat challenging, but we will support you every step of the way.

  • Time: Allow yourself and your body time to learn how to use dentures. At first, they may feel unnatural. However, with time, most people can use them with much success.
  • Speech: Practice speaking with them as often as possible. Speaking will become easier and clearer with time. It is also expected to have an increase in salivary flow — this is normal.
  • Eating: Start eating soft foods and slowly progress to harder foods.
  • Extractions: If you've had extractions recently, expect your oral structures to change over time. This may necessitate additional work such as a reline and/or rebase to ensure that your dentures fit properly.

How Should I Care for My Dentures?

Denure Care in Rochester, NY

Caring for your dentures is not difficult, but you will need to maintain a good oral hygiene routine and know what to avoid. Below is a denture maintenance and care guide.

  • After Meals: Remove and rinse your appliance and your mouth with water.
  • At Night Before Bed: Clean dentures with warm water and soap using a soft-bristle toothbrush. Be sure to remove any adhesive. Do not sleep with your dentures — let your gums rest and breathe. Keep dentures in a container with water overnight to prevent warping. Never use hot water to clean, rinse, or soak them, as this can alter the shape of your dentures. If using denture tablets or another solution made specifically for dentures, follow their instructions.
  • Overnight Storage: After you have cleaned your dentures, dry them and store them in a container overnight.
  • Cleaning Tablets and Solutions: If you are using cleaning tablets or special solutions, follow the instructions on the package for proper use. Most tablets should be used for 20–30 minutes. In the morning, brush your teeth, rinse your denture and your mouth with water.
  • Good Oral Hygiene Commitment: Dentures require proper oral hygiene. This means you will need to commit to maintaining good oral health habits.
  • For Partial Dentures: Continue to brush and floss your natural teeth as usual.

What Things Should I Avoid?

  • Toothpaste that contains a teeth whitener, peroxide, baking soda, tartar control, or abrasives.
  • Effervescent denture cleansers.
  • Mouthwash containing alcohol, and colored mouthwash which can color your appliance.
  • Avoid using dentures to open bottles or chew hard foods to prevent damage.
  • Be careful not to drop your dentures on hard surfaces, as they can break. 
  • To prevent your dentures from warping or becoming brittle, don't allow them to dry out—always keep dentures moist.
  • If you have pets, keep dentures away from their reach. Pets like to chew on dentures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Denture Care in Rochester, NY

Properly cared for dentures can last an average of 7 to 10 years. Dr. Isaac Kuyunov, denture specialist in Rochester, NY, has compiled a list of care and maintenance tips that will extend the life of your dentures or partial dentures. As always, please contact our prosthodontics office if you have any questions.

You should clean your dentures at least once a day, but brushing them twice a day is even better. We recommend brushing your dentures when you wake up in the morning and before going to bed at night. You should also soak them in water each night.

Toothpaste can be too abrasive for dentures, causing scratches or cracks. Use warm water and soap with a soft-bristled or special denture toothbrush with round-ended bristles.

Certainly. It is advisable to remove your dentures before using standard mouthwash, or alternatively, use a mouthwash formulated specifically for individuals with dentures.

If you don't clean your dentures, plaque can build up, putting you at risk of gum disease and bad breath.

You may use a denture adhesive for a secure fit, but avoid using it as a substitute for ill-fitting dentures. Just remember to remove adhesive from your dentures every night with a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Call your prosthodontist if your dentures:
  • Become loose and slip
  • Feel uncomfortable or ill-fitting
  • Make noise when you eat or talk
  • Are visibly worn
  • Become damaged — do not attempt to alter or repair dentures yourself
  • Cause irritation or mouth sores

Visit your prosthodontist once a year to have your dentures inspected and to make any necessary adjustments. Keep your semi-annual hygiene visits with your primary dentist.

Looking for a Denture Specialist in Rochester, NY? Visit Dr. Isaac Kuyunov!

Dr. Kuyunov and his dental professionals are dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain a beautiful and healthy smile. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss being fitted for dentures or partial dentures and experience the difference of personalized, compassionate dental care. Call us today at (585) 522-1922 to schedule a consultation, or click the link below.

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