Denture cleaning creams and pastes come in tubes and are used with a toothbrush to help clean the denture. They should be used after brushing the dentures (so that any big bits of debris are already removed).

Denture cleaning tablets come in tubes of multiple tablets, or individually wrapped in a box. These are dropped into a glass of water and “fizz”. Even with full dentures, you still need to take good care of your mouth. Every morning and evening, brush your gums, tongue (or you can use a tongue cleaner e.g. Wisdom Fresh Effect Tongue Cleaner)and the roof of your mouth with a soft brush. This removes plaque and helps the blood circulation in your mouth. If you wear partial dentures, it is even more important that you brush your teeth thoroughly every day. This will help stop tooth decay and gum disease that can lead to loss of further teeth. Most types of dentures will lose their shape if they are not kept moist. Therefore, when you take your dentures out of your mouth at night, you should store them in a liquid-filled container. What kind of liquid? Many individuals use plain tap water or distilled water to soak their dentures. 2. What is a denture bath?

Some specialist denture creams can have additional ingredients, including flavours and anti-microbial ingredients. If the denture is not being cleaned well enough with just a brush, then it may be necessary to start using a specific denture cleanser. Mineral acid based cleaners are not widely available. They work by dissolving any deposits on a denture. These can severely damage any metal parts of a denture. To clean your denture, the general rule is: brush, soak and brush again. Brush your dentures before soaking them, to help remove any bits of food. Using an effervescent (fizzy) denture cleaner (e.g. SECURE Denture Cleaning Tablets) will help remove stubborn stains and leave your denture feeling fresher - always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Then brush the dentures again, as you would your own teeth. Be careful not to scrub too hard as this may cause grooves in the surface. These have ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate, potassium monopersulfate, sodium carbonate which cause a bubbling action from your denture cleaner.

Powder normally comes in individually wrapped sachets. These can produce a lot of waste if used regularly.

Denture Bath

These have a greater effect than simply soaking in water and can help kill any microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) left on the denture after brushing. By removing this layer, not seen by the eye, they also prevent stains and tartar building up over time.