How to Clean and Whiten Dentures

New Life to Old Dentures

Want to know how to clean your dentures better than a pro? My dad has been cleaning his dentures better than a pro for years and he's always got a white smile to prove it!

So how does he remove those unsightly stains caused by foods, coffee, tea and nicotine that regular and/or denture toothpaste don't? It's not nearly as difficult as you might think --- it's easy!

Follow these easy steps to get and keep your dentures looking like new:

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Your dentures
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• glass bowl
• liquid household bleach
• water

1. Remove your dentures. Now, with a toothbrush and regular or denture toothpaste, brush them for a good 2 to 3 minutes and rinse. This will remove loose food particles and debris.

2. Turn your water on hot and let it run until it gets very hot.

3. Put your dentures in a glass bowl and fill it with enough very hot water to fully cover your dentures.

4. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid household bleach to the bowl and leave them alone to soak for a good 5 to 7 minutes.

5. Turn on your warm water and remove your dentures from the bowl. With your toothbrush, brush your dentures under the warm, running water to remove any remaining stains.

6. Rinse thoroughly for a good 1 to 2 minutes.

7. Now for fresh taste and breath, apply a dab of toothpaste to your brush and re-brush your dentures. This is also the time to brush your tongue and gums.

8. Slap those puppies back in your mouth and you're good-to-go!

Tips & Warnings

• While your dentures are soaking in the mixture of water and bleach, take this opportunity to wash your face, pluck your eyebrows or clean your ears.

• Keep your dentures looking like new by repeating this process once every 3 to 4 weeks.

• Be sure to brush and rinse your dentures THOROUGHLY after soaking them with the bleach!