How to Clean Dentures Cheaply

Dentures are expensive. The cost of the dentures added to the cost of having your teeth extracted has totaled to several thousand dollars. But, the dentures can be kept fresh and clean for a few pennies a month. Clean and white dentures will add to your confidence wherever you are. And store-bought products are not the only way to keep your dentures clean.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hand soap
• Child's toothbrush
• Bathroom sink

1. Think of your dentures like a fine cup and saucer. If you bang them on the faucet or drop them on the floor, they will break. If you scrub them with harsh chemicals or a hard brush, you will scratch the surface of the teeth. Pay attention when you are cleaning them.

2. Stand firmly in front of the sink when you are cleaning your dentures. Running water into the basin will make a soft cushion if one slips out of your hand. Any of the dollar stores have soft children's toothbrushes and bars of hand soap. I use Dial because of the antibacterial factor but Ivory will work just as well.

3. Remove the denture from your mouth at the sink. Grasp it securely in your left hand (or right hand if you are left-handed). Hold the denture under the running water and scrub lightly with a soft toothbrush to remove the old denture powder or gel. Rinse the toothbrush well and then rub the toothbrosh on the bar of soap and scrub the denture lightly to remove all food particles, saliva, and debris. Rinse well in clean water. Repeat the process if you notice any remaining food particles. Rubbing your fingers over the denture will also tell you if more gentle scrubbing is needed.