Dentures Cleaners

          A good dentures cleaner is essential to wearing dentures. Plaque and food particles build up on dentures the same as teeth. This can cause halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath, and nobody wants that. This can also cause irritation of the gums, worsening the denture wearing experience. It is also important to remember that your dentures are a serious investment and it's always best to as great care of them as possible.

         A dentures cleaner should be used every night after removing your plates. You can use a number of cleaning agents, but a good dentures toothpaste works best. Never use household products like bleach as it may actually lead to poisoning, as well as weakening of the dentures. It is also important to keep dentures moist and it is therefore vital to place the dentures in warm, not hot, water overnight. This is where most over-the-counter cleaning agents come into play. You merely drop a tablet of the cleaner onto the water and it mixes, creating a solution the cleans your dentures. Some people may also choose to clean their dentures in the morning, completely scrubbing off the build up that loosens overnight.

         A dentures cleaner will also remove stains from your teeth as well as kill the bacteria that cause bad breath. You can also use these cleaning solutions with sonic cleaning machines for better results. This is a very effective way of eliminating bacteria on the dentures, because the rippling motion of the water does an excellent job of loosening any build-up on the dentures.

        The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. If you have dentures or need new ones, and like to discuss your options with a dentures dentist consider visiting our dental group. We also offer professional dentures cleaner methods. The Atlanta Dental Group PC is a dentures center located in the Midtown/Buckhead area of Atlanta. Making is an art and a science that our dentists enjoy. You are welcome to make an appointment with Dr. Padolsky by calling 404-874-7428.