Even with full dentures, you still need to take excellent care of your mouth.  Every morning, brush your gums, tongue and palate with a soft-bristled brush before you put in your dentures. Brushing your mouth will remove plaque and stimulate circulation in your mouth. It is also important to choose a balanced diet to ensure proper nutrition and a healthy mouth.

Keeping your dentures clean is very important because, just like natural teeth, dentures can build up plaque and tartar that can irritate your gums, stain the denture teeth and harbour bacteria.  Brush your denture with a denture toothbrush and water at least once a day to prevent plaque from building up. You should also rinse your mouth and your denture with water after eating to help reduce the amount of plaque build-up.  

After brushing your dentures at night, soak them in a small container of warm water with half a cap (teaspoon) of Renew powder for 10 to 15 minutes or overnight. Do not allow them to dry out because they may warp. It is also much healthier to keep your dentures out overnight to avoid excessive pressure on the soft tissue and bone.

Always remember to brush your tongue and lightly brush the gums with a soft toothbrush. You should not use regular toothpaste on dentures, it is too abrasive and can scratch the finish.

Dentures should be cleaned after each meal, if possible, and the best way is to remove the dentures and rinse them with water. If possible, it is advisable to also brush your dentures with a special denture brush and rinse your mouth to clean it of any debris. If some natural teeth do remain, brushing them is always suggested.

Consider seeing your Denturist once a year for an annual checkup.

It is important to have regular checkups so that your Denturist can examine your oral tissues and your dentures. As you age, your mouth will continue to change as the bone under your denture shrinks or recedes. In order to maintain a proper fit over time, it is necessary to adjust, reline or remake your denture. 

Never attempt to adjust a denture yourself and do not use denture adhesives for a prolonged period of time. When in doubt, consult your Denturist.