Health Tip: Caring for Dentures

Dentures are false teeth that can be easily taken out or put back in a person’s mouth.

While they’ll never feel exactly like a person’s real teeth, they’ll make it easier for a person to eat, and will fill space that was once occupied by actual pearly whites.

The American Dental Association mentions these denture-care suggestions:

Place dentures in water or in a denture cleanser when they are not being worn. This will help dentures retain their shape, remain pliable and prevent them from drying out.
Dentures should never be placed in hot water, which can cause them to warp.
Don’t use bleach or powdered household cleansers to clean dentures. These abrasives can damage dentures.
An adhesive is not a remedy for ill-fitting dentures, which may need to be relined or replaced.

Source: HealthDay