{"id":1912,"date":"2023-08-11T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T07:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/?p=1912"},"modified":"2023-09-14T19:41:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T19:41:51","slug":"can-you-brush-dentures-while-theyre-in-your-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/can-you-brush-dentures-while-theyre-in-your-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Denture Care 101: Can You Brush Them While They\u2019re in Your Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An essential part of prolonging the life of your dentures<\/a> is taking good care of them. When your dentist says you have to maintain them with regular brushing, you might think about your normal daily oral hygiene routine. After all, brushing twice a day for at least two minutes has been ingrained in you for your whole life. Since your dentures are already in your mouth, can you just clean them as you\u2019re brushing your teeth? Although that may seem easier, here\u2019s why it\u2019s not always the best idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a><\/a>The Truth About Brushing Your Dentures While They\u2019re in Your Mouth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In short, yes. You can use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean your dentures while they’re in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, while you can<\/em>, you will still need to remove them at least twice a day to deep clean all sides and crevices. If you only do so as you wear them, you\u2019re only scrubbing particles off the outer surface of your dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only way to get to the part of the denture that comes in contact with your gums is to remove them. Not doing so can result in bacterial buildup, increasing your risk of infection, inflammation, and pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, it may be more efficient to just remove your dentures for maintenance since you\u2019ll have to do that anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denture Care Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following these tips can extend the condition and function of your dentures and help maintain your oral health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n