5 Denture Care Tips from a Denturist
Expert advice that keeps your dentures clean, comfortable, and lasting longer
Denturist Darryl Audette has helped thousands of patients get more comfort and confidence from their dentures. These five habits make the biggest difference.
Clean Dentures Daily with a Professional Cleaner
Remove your dentures after meals and rinse them immediately. Use a professional-strength cleaner like Renew Denture Cleaner to eliminate bacteria, plaque, stains, and calculus that regular brushing misses. Avoid regular toothpaste — its abrasive formula scratches the acrylic and harbours bacteria.
Soak Overnight — Every Night
Dentures must stay moist to hold their shape. Soak them overnight in a denture cleaning solution or plain water. Never use hot water; it warps acrylic bases and shortens the life of your appliance significantly.
Handle With Care
Dentures are far more fragile than they look. Always clean them over a folded towel or a basin of water. A single drop onto a hard floor can crack the base or fracture a tooth — a repair that can cost hundreds of dollars.
Give Your Gums a Rest
Remove your dentures for at least 6–8 hours per day, typically overnight. This resting period allows the gum tissue and underlying bone to recover from pressure and remain healthy over the long term.
See Your Denturist at Least Once a Year
Your gums and jawbone change even without natural teeth. Annual check-ups catch fit issues before they become painful sores. A properly fitting denture is safer, more comfortable, and easier to clean.
The Product Denturists Recommend
For daily cleaning, Denturist Darryl recommends Renew Denture Cleaner — a professional-strength formula manufactured in Canada since 1986. Unlike drugstore brands, Renew is guaranteed to remove tobacco, iron, plaque, coffee, calcium, calculus, tea, and tartar — or your money back. Ask your denturist for a free sample.
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