There is nothing worse than having your brand new dentures break, especially if this is your first pair. You want to know just what it is that you should be doing in order to properly care for your dentures so that they will last for the longest amount possible. To get you started on the right path, you will want to check out the following tips, as well as any other advice that your dentist might give you when you are at his or her office.

Don't Use Toothpaste

While it might seem natural to grab the tube of toothpaste, you are going to want to refrain from doing so. The reason for this is that the average toothpaste is extremely abrasive and will leave the smallest of scratches all over your dentures. Sure, you might not notice those scratches right away, but there is a good chance that you will eventually notice them over time. The scratches damage the protective layer over the top of your dentures which will leave them subject to further and more complicated damage. Therefore, instead of regular toothpaste, you will want to use denture cleaner to scrub them and then a soaking agent for the night time.

Wear Them Consistently 

You want to make sure that your dentures are not going to be prone to falling out of your mouth and onto the floor when you talk or chew. Therefore, to make sure that they have a good hold in your mouth, you need to wear them as much as possible. Sure, it might feel a little uncomfortable at first, as you are not used to wearing them. But even when you are not eating food, you need to keep the dentures in place. Once your gums are healed and everything has formed to fit your dentures properly, you will no longer have to worry as much about them falling out of your mouth at the most unexpected times.

Have A Clean Dish By Your Bed

If you are going to take your dentures out at night to allow them to soak, you will want a clean dish that you can keep by your bed. This way, you will always know where the dish and your dentures are so you are not at risk for misplacing them. After all, when you misplace your dentures, you are much more likely to accidentally break them.

As you can see, there are some important things you need to remember to do in order to properly care for your brand new dentures. By making use of those previously mentioned tips and any other advice your dentist might give you, you should have no problem keeping your new dentures in tip top shape for as long as possible. For more information, contact a specialist like The Denture Studio.