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Denture care

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Ill-fitting dentures can move and cause sore spots. Denture adhesive may help cut down on this movement.

You should always see a dentist if your dentures do not fit correctly.

Other denture tips:

• Scrub dentures with plain soap and lukewarm water after eating.
• Dentures should be taken out overnight to prevent sores, infections, and inflammation.
• Dentures can be left overnight in a denture cleaner.
• Clean, rest, and massage the gums regularly. Rinsing daily with lukewarm salt water will help clean your gums.
• Do not use toothpicks when wearing dentures.

For gum problems see: Gingivitis

Reviewer Info: Jason S. Baker, DMD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Private Practice, Yonkers, New York. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network., 05/28/2008