Keeping your dentures clean is essential for your oral health, comfort, and confidence. At Norland Denture Centre in Saskatoon, we recommend a simple daily routine to keep your dentures fresh, stain-free, and long-lasting.
Just like natural teeth, dentures need to be cleaned every day.
Why Daily Denture Cleaning Matters
The pink portion of your denture (called the denture base) is a porous material. This means it contains tiny microscopic openings that can absorb:
- Bacteria
- Odours
- Stains
Without proper cleaning, this can quickly lead to bad breath, buildup, and discoloration.
Simple Daily Denture Cleaning Routine
Cleaning your dentures doesn’t have to be complicated. A quick daily routine is all you need:
- Soak your dentures in a quality denture cleaner for a few minutes.
- Remove them from the solution.
- Gently brush them under running tap water using a denture brush.
That’s it — simple, effective, and easy to maintain.
Professional Denture Cleaning Products
At Norland Denture Centre, we carry NU-DENT denture cleaner, a professional-strength product that is highly effective and designed specifically for denture care.
How to use NU-DENT:
- Add approximately 1/3 teaspoon of NU-DENT powder to a cup of warm water.
- Place your dentures in the solution and soak for about 20 minutes.
- Remove and brush each denture under running water to remove any remaining debris.
Important Denture Care Tips
✔ Do not use toothpaste
Toothpaste contains abrasives that scratch denture surfaces, leading to more stains and bacteria buildup over time.
✔ Soak dentures daily
A 20-minute soak in a quality cleaner helps prevent stubborn buildup and keeps dentures fresh.
✔ Remove dentures at night
Taking your dentures out while you sleep allows your gums to rest and promotes long-term oral health.
✔ Store dentures in water overnight
Keeping dentures hydrated helps maintain their shape and prevents warping.
✔ Avoid soaking overnight in cleaner
Strong cleaning solutions can damage dentures if used too long — 20 minutes is all you need.
Professional Denture Cleaning
In addition to at-home care, we offer professional denture cleaning services to help maintain the appearance and hygiene of your dentures. Our team can remove stains and buildup that regular home cleaning may not fully address.
Please note that depending on the age or condition of the denture, some discoloration or wear may not be fully reversible. Professional cleaning helps preserve your dentures and prolong their lifespan, but it cannot restore all older or heavily worn dentures to a like-new state.
Have questions about denture care or maintenance? Need a professional cleaning? We’re happy to help.