How to Look After Your Dentures

About this guide

This guide is designed to help patients understand common questions about dentures in plain language. It is intended as general patient education and should be read alongside advice from the dental professional responsible for your care.

Overview

Handle dentures carefully and use both hands when removing or inserting larger appliances. Keep them in a safe place where they cannot easily be dropped, crushed or accidentally discarded.

What to know

Follow your dentist's instructions about whether and when to remove dentures and how they should be stored. Storage instructions can differ depending on the appliance and material.

What your dental professional may consider

Attend reviews when advised. Dentures and oral tissues can change over time, and an appliance that was once comfortable may become less suitable.

Practical points

Do not attempt to grind, file, bend or chemically modify a denture at home. Professional adjustment is safer and allows the underlying cause of a problem to be assessed.

When to seek professional advice

Contact a qualified dental professional if you have persistent pain, repeated sore areas, a denture that is consistently loose or unstable, a broken appliance, unexplained changes in your mouth, or concerns about eating or speaking. Do not attempt irreversible repairs or adjustments at home.

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Questions you can ask your dentist

What is the likely cause of my denture problem or concern?

What treatment options are appropriate for my individual circumstances?

What are the benefits, limitations and risks of each option?

What will the treatment and follow-up involve?

What should I do if the denture becomes painful, loose or damaged?

What cleaning and maintenance routine do you recommend for my particular denture?

Final reminder

This guide is for general information only and does not replace advice from a qualified dental professional. If you have severe pain, swelling, bleeding, difficulty breathing, or another urgent concern, seek appropriate dental or emergency care.