How to Dispose of Dentures

Recycle your teeth.

It is time to replace your dentures. What do you do with the old ones? Below are some tips and ideas as to how to dispose of your dentures.

Things You'll Need

• Old dentures
• Imagination
• Craft materials such as glue and glitter

Instructions

1. Decide what you want to do with them. One choice, of course, is to simply throw them away. But if you are someone who doesn't want to fill up landfills with old teeth, you may choose other alternatives.

2. Recycle them. Some funny ways to use old dentures are as a gag gift (label them, "spare parts" and give to a family member), or stick them in the bottom of a bowl of punch at a party.

3. Another way old dentures can be recycled is to donate them to a health class at a local school, or even a dental school.

4. Finally, ask your kids. They might want to use them at Halloween, or paint and decorate them just for fun.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't recycle your old dentures until you have your new ones.