How to Clean Dental Partials
A dental partial is a fixed or removable dental apparatus that is worn in the mouth to replace any number of missing teeth. Unlike dentures, partials are worn over your teeth; attached by a metal or invisible clasp or device, according to the American Dental Association. Although dental partials are false teeth, they still require the same care that your natural teeth receive.
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Things You'll Need
- Warm water
- Soft-bristled toothbrush
- Denture toothpaste
- Dental container or cup
- Dental cleaning tablets
Instructions
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Fill your bathroom sink with warm water. Never use hot water because it can cause your partials to warp over time.
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Hold your dental partials in your hands and rinse them in the warm water to remove any food and stains.
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Apply a small amount of toothpaste to a regular soft-bristled toothbrush. Only use a toothpaste that's ADA approved; designed specifically for dentures and partials.
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Brush the surface of the teeth, gums, and dental apparatus thoroughly.
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Rinse your dental partials under warm water to remove all toothpaste residue.
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Fill a container or cup with warm water and add one tablet of denture/partial cleaner to the water.
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Place your partials in the container or cup and allow them to soak while you're asleep. When you wake up, rinse the partials under warm water and place them in your mouth.
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Tips & Warnings
Rinse your partials in warm water after every meal to keep them clean and free of debris throughout the day.
Gentle hand soap and liquid dish detergent can also be used when rinsing your dental partials.
You cannot clean dental partials in the same manner that you clean full dentures. According to 1-800-Dentist, you should never use regular toothpaste, bleach, vinegar, or other cleansers on your dental partials unless recommended by your dentist. Certain cleansers can destroy the metal parts of partials or cause them to become corroded, says Family Gentle Dental Care.
