Can you use toothpaste on dentures?

No. Toothpaste is too abrasive and creates microscopic scratches where stains and bacteria accumulate. Use dish soap or denture paste.

How do you remove stains from dentures?

Soak in a denture cleaning solution overnight. For stubborn stains, soak in a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar for 30 minutes.

Dentists recommend removing them at night. This gives your gums a rest and prevents bacteria buildup.

5-10 years with proper care. They need relining every few years as your jaw bone changes shape.

Personal Care

Clean dentures aren't just about hygiene -- they perform better too. Here's the quick and proper way to clean yours.

1
Remove and rinse
Remove dentures and rinse under running water to remove loose food particles and debris.
2
Brush gently
Use a denture brush with a tiny amount of dish soap to brush all surfaces of the dentures -- chewing surface, outer surface, and the surface that touches your gums.
3
Soak overnight
Place dentures in a denture cleaning solution or water with a cleaning tablet. Soaking overnight keeps them moist and removes stains.
4
Rinse before wearing
Rinse dentures thoroughly before putting them back in your mouth, especially after soaking in cleaning solution.

TIPAlways handle dentures over a folded towel or basin of water. They're slippery and break easily if dropped on a hard surface.
TIPNever let dentures dry out. When not in your mouth, keep them in water or cleaning solution.
TIPBrush your gums, tongue, and palate before reinserting dentures. This stimulates circulation and removes bacteria.

XUsing regular toothpaste, which is too abrasive for denture material and creates scratches where bacteria accumulate.
XUsing hot water, which warps denture material and changes the fit.
XUsing bleach on dentures with metal components, which corrodes the metal framework.

Brush after every meal. Soak overnight every night. Deep clean with tablets 2-3 times per week.