{"id":184,"date":"2024-03-08T17:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T17:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northboroughdentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=184"},"modified":"2024-04-08T17:17:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T17:17:35","slug":"brush-your-dentures-without-removing-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northboroughdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/08\/brush-your-dentures-without-removing-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Brush Your Dentures without Removing Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Oral hygiene tasks should be a permanent part of everyone\u2019s routine, including individuals who wear dentures<\/a>. As a denture wearer, though, you might have questions about exactly how you should keep your prosthetic and your mouth clean. Is it okay to brush your dentures without removing them? This blog post shares some important information on that very topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Brushing Your Dentures Without Removing Them: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing your dentures without first taking them out of your mouth is unlikely to cause any harm. As long as you use a very soft brush and avoid the use of abrasive or toxic cleaning agents, you will probably not damage either your prosthetic or your teeth. (Note that regular toothpaste should not <\/em>be used to clean dentures because it could scratch them.) You can use this method to quickly clean your dentures after each meal so you can feel fresh throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is a major caveat to keep in mind. Brushing your dentures while they are in your mouth should not <\/em>be the only time you clean them. You should remove your prosthetic at least once each day so you can clean your gums and the underside of your prosthetic. Failing to remove your dentures regularly for cleaning purposes can cause odors and bacteria to accumulate on them. You could end up with bad breath, oral infections, and an unattractive smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thoroughly Cleaning Your Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips to help you thoroughly clean your dentures when you remove them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n