Cleaning your dental prosthesis is done differently depending on the type you use. In this article we give you cleaning tips for fixed or removable dental prostheses.

Taking care of your prosthesis, properly, is the best guarantee so that it can last for many years. If you do not perform its proper hygiene, it can be damaged, maladjusted or problems can be generated in your mouth.

Fixed Prosthesis Hygiene

When you have one fixed prosthesis, cleaning is done the same as with your natural teeth. Here are tips to keep in mind when doing your oral hygiene:

• Perform your oral hygiene at least 3 times a day: always after eating and at night, before going to bed.
• Use a medium soft toothbrush, or as directed by your dentist.
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• It is important that you use good oral cleaning products that do not damage your prosthesis. You can use natural products like Bucoplack: toothpaste and rinse (ask us how to get it).
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• Do not use abrasive products.
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• If possible, use an oral irrigator to complete your hygiene (waterpik).
• Use aids for your oral hygiene such as: interdental brushes, dental floss and threaders.
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Removable Prosthesis Hygiene

Removable dentures are delicate. For this reason we provide you tips for cleaning and we also give you some recommendations on what to avoid when cleaning your removable prosthesis.

How to clean your removable prosthesis?

• • Perform the hygiene of your prosthesis and your oral hygiene at least 3 times a day: always after eating and at night, before going to bed.
  • Use a soft bristle brush.
  • Brush the removable denture with plenty of water. 
  • If you are going to store the prosthesis, you must dry it very well. If stored wet, bacteria accumulation occurs.
  • You should also brush your natural teeth and your entire mouth.
  • To complete its cleaning, you can immerse your prosthesis in products such as: Corega Tabs #glaxosmithkline
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What to avoid when cleaning your removable prosthesis?

• • Never immerse them in hot water.
  • Do not brush them with toothpaste, nor with strong or abrasive brushes.
  • Do not use products other than those specific for prosthetics: such as hydrogen peroxide or bicarbonate.
  • Do not use the denture cleaner with the prosthesis in your mouth, you must remove it and immerse it in water with the cleaning tablets. Follow the manufacturer's instructions correctly.
  • Never store your prosthesis wet.
  • Never leave glue residue.
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In all cases, remember that it is very important that schedule hygiene appointments with your specialist minimum 2 times a year. And it is necessary that attend all follow-up appointments guarantee of your treatment. These appointments are key to detect any problems with your prosthesis or with your oral health in time.

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