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How do you clean a flexible partial denture?

I am a 56 year old male. I want to know how do you clean a flexible partial denture?

4 Answers

There are special cleansers for flexible partials
There are lots of cleaning methods on the market, ranging from toothbrush-like devices that use various pastes for cleaning, to placing the denture in a little case in which you fill it with water and a special paste or powder from a company. One way to clean your denture is to place it in lukewarm water with some dish soap such as Dawn, then shake the container so the Dawn "bubbles." Leave overnight. When you take out the denture, make sure to wash all the soap off it before putting it back in your mouth. Your dentist who provided the denture can also provide you with answers to your query. I advise you have a conversation with your dentist.
The best way to clean a flexible partial denture, or any denture for that matter, is to brush it nightly, just like you would brush your teeth. Additionally, you can soak the denture in Efferdent or Polydent overnight. Those two products should not be used as substitute for brushing them.
Brush lightly with a very soft brush and denture cleaner. Let it soak for about an hour. Store in a plastic bag wet with your mouthwash.