Patient Care Guide
Denture Care
Keep your denture — and the mouth underneath it — clean, comfortable and healthy.
Full denturesPartial denturesImmediate dentures
Golden Rules
Always
Clean over water
Keep it moist
Soft brush & mild soap
Never hot water
01
Daily cleaning
- Rinse after every meal.
- Brush all surfaces with a soft brush, mild soap and cold water — over a basin half-filled with water so it won’t break if dropped.
- Soak each evening in a denture cleaner (e.g. Milton), then rinse before wearing.
- Don’t use toothpaste or bleach — both damage the denture.
- Never use hot water — it warps the fit permanently.
02
Your mouth & your denture
- Leave dentures out overnight where you can, to rest the gums — but keep them in water so they don’t dry out.
- Clean your gums, tongue and any natural teeth morning and night.
- ! Rubbing, clicking or feeling loose? See your dentist — don’t use DIY repair kits or glue.
- Keep attending check-ups, even with full dentures.