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Question:  what can you use to whiten dentures,regular brushing ,nor soaking in cleaner does not whiten them.

Sep 02, 2010 8:40 am

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Fixodent Denture Living. It isn’t advisable to try to “whiten” your dentures the way you might do with natural teeth, as they are made of plastic and will not “whiten” in the same way. However, in order to minimize staining, be sure to properly clean your dentures every day to remove food deposits and plaque.

Brushing will help prevent dentures from becoming permanently stained and keep your mouth healthy. A toothbrush with soft bristles, such as an Oral-B toothbrush, also may be used. Avoid using hard-bristled brushes, which can damage your dentures by scratching the acrylic plastic and making the teeth dull and less shiny.

The first step in cleaning dentures is to rinse away loose food particles thoroughly. Moisten the brush and apply denture cleanser. Brush every surface, scrubbing gently to avoid damage. Also, your dentures may be soaked in denture cleansing solution that is available over-the-counter at your local pharmacy. Make sure to follow the directions on the cleanser packing closely. If your dentures have a soft lining layer on the inner surface of the denture, you may not be able to use these denture cleansing solutions. If you have further questions about exactly how to cleanse your dentures or if you may use a cleansing solution, ask your dentist or prosthodontist. To locate a prosthodontist, a dentist who specializes in denture care, near you, visit www.gotoapro.org.

Thanks again!

Kelly

Fixodent Team

Question:  what can i soak my dentures in that won't bubble & foam? My dentist says the soft liner in the upper will come off from the bubbles of the regular denture tables that foam in the water.

Sep 01, 2010 8:26 am

Hi Alice,

Thank you for contacting Denture Living. Household bleach (Chlorox) can play a role in the care of false teeth, both from a standpoint of cleaning and disinfection. Diluted bleach solution is the most commonly used homemade denture cleaner.
A soaking solution composed of one part bleach to ten parts tap water has been shown to kill microorganisms harbored on the surface of dentures. It will also help to remove denture discoloration and staining. A soaking duration of twenty to thirty minutes is usually recommended.
Bleaching solution will not remove tartar that has accumulated on false teeth. However, the addition of one teaspoon of Calgon water softener (Calgon the calcium-chelating agent, not Calgon the soap or bath oil) per glassful of one to ten bleach to tap water solution does make an effective disinfecting and tartar-removing soak.

Precautions to keep in mind when using bleach as a part of your denture care.

• A denture must be thoroughly rinsed off after soaking. There is a possibility that any residual bleach remaining on the denture will irritate or damage gum tissue.
• Using a bleach solution, especially when used over the long-term, may cause pink denture plastic to lighten. Not all people will find this change objectionable. In many cases the degree to which this effect takes place may not be readily noticeable.
• The metallic components of partial dentures may corrode if a bleach solution is used as a denture soak. This is especially likely in those cases where the duration of the soaking is more than ten minutes per day.

Hope this helps!

Kelly

Fixodent Team

Question:  is it safe to use denture adhesive every day

Aug 31, 2010 8:47 am

Hi Beverly,

Thank you for contacting Fixodent Denture Living. Fixodent helps dentures stay in place securely so our consumers can eat, chew, and talk more confidently. Providing safe products for consumer usage is P&G/Fixodent’s number one priority. All Fixodent products undergo rigorous scientific evaluations before appearing on the shelf for consumer usage. Fixodent contains ingredients that are recognized as safe in the amounts we direct consumers to use. All Fixodent products are made, packaged, and labeled in accord with FDA manufacturing practices. As with all consumer products, it is important to follow all label directions. In addition, denture wearers should see their dentist regularly to ensure properly fitting dentures.

Thanks again!

Kelly

Fixodent Team

Question:  is it safe to wear your dentures to sleep at night

Aug 30, 2010 8:47 am

Hi Gloria,

Thank you for contacting Denture Living. We recommend that you remove your dentures and clean them every night. Whether or not you put them back in before going to bed is up to you and your dentist.

Thanks again

Kelly

Fixodent Team.

Question:  what is a softlinner? Will it help my gums not to be so sore from wearing my top denture i have full upper. I got my new denture a week and my gums are SO sore what can i do to help with the gums being sore.. many thank's Denise.

Aug 27, 2010 8:38 am

Hi Denise,

Thank you for contacting Fixodent Denture Living. A soft liner is placed in a new or old denture in order to help improve the health of your gum tissues by absorbing some of the pressures of mastication ( acts as a tissue conditioning material ). When you’re first fitted for new dentures, it’s normal to experience minor irritation, which should fade as your mouth becomes accustomed to them. The period of pain varies. If you’ve previously worn dentures and now have a new set it may take longer.

Similarly, if you had some natural teeth present that were removed at the time you got the new dentures, the areas where the extractions were performed may be painful or uncomfortable for up to several weeks after the removal of the teeth. Regular visits to your dentist or prosthodontist to adjust the dentures as you go through the normal healing process are recommended.

Thanks again!

Kelly

Fixodent Team