Cleaning your dentures/fake teeth at Home
In this article talks about whitening false teeth at home.The common materials used to make the dentures are metal and acrylic. They are a gift of the technology that helps you when you want to fill up the gaps in your teeth line. They are also in use when you want to replace the teeth you are missing. It is important to close such gaps not just to look nice but also because the gaps interfere with eating and speaking. There are two types of false teeth namely detachable partial false teeth and a complete set of false teeth. The detachable ones get used by those who are missing a few of the teeth on an arc. The complete sets of false teeth get used by people missing all teeth in a curve.
The need to maintain false white teeth
An important part of oral cleanliness is keeping the dentures clean. The dentures definitely need cleaning when you wear it for a long period of time. It loses color and brightness with which is a hindrance to your smile. The dullness of the teeth gets decreased when you whiten it on a regular basis. You can brush and floss it regularly, but several other precautions are also much needed. You can soak the dentures in frizzy liquid for removal of all stains and prevention of bacterial accumulation. There are several other easy techniques that you can use to whiten false teeth.
The methods of whitening false teeth
White Vinegar:
The white vinegar does wonder to your dentures. You can take out the dentures and put it in a glass of vinegar before going to bed. The false teeth soak in the solution, and the stains get removed. Next day brush the teeth with warm water and a soft toothbrush. Any kind of tartar buildup on the teeth gets removed, and the dentures shine brightly.
The word of caution in this regard is that the partial dentures corrode the metal bits. If you are planning to use it for false teeth, and then make sure that you soak it for no more than 20 minutes.
Bleaching:
Bleaching is one of the most common methods of whitening of false teeth. Add a tablespoon of bleaching powder in a glass full of water. You need to soak your false teeth in the solution for a period of half an hour. Make sure that this soaking not gets done at one stretch. Pick out the dentures from the solution at intervals of less than ten minutes. Keep it out for some time before soaking it in again. The dentures must get taken out of the solution after this time. Scrub the surface of the dentures with warm water and toothbrush for a few minutes. This will do the threefold job of removing spots, stains, and discoloration. The final step of the procedure is soaking the dentures in the warm water to remove the traces of bleach.
The false teeth must get rinsed with lots of water so that any residue of bleach can get removed. If any residue is left behind, then it can cause damage or irritation to the gum tissue. You need to maintain extreme caution about the amount of bleach that you use. Bleach, if used in excess amounts, can cause the pink shade of the false teeth to fade. It will happen in very small quantities if you use the right amount of bleach.
There are metals in the dentures that get corroded and turn into a darker shade if the soaking gets done for more than 10 minutes at a stretch. You can ask your dentist for further precautions that you must take while bleaching. Do not rush while you are working on a thing like bleach. It can get into clothes and damage them or in the eyes and cause irritation.
Baking Soda:
Baking soda is also very effective in the cleaning of the dentures. The methods for using this are also very simple as well. Soak the toothbrush in water for some time. The next step is dripping the bristles of the toothbrush in baking soda and then brushing the dentures gently. You can apply a bit of pressure on the parts that have more stains or are discolored. Finally, the fake teeth must get rinsed using cold water.
The scrubbing must get done gently and make sure you hold the dentures carefully in your hands. Too much force can break the parts of the false teeth, or the dentures can slip out of the hands.
Denture Products:
There are several top denture products available on the market. These come in the form of tablets or special toothpaste. They can make the dentures shimmering white. These products get hailed as super useful as they come with several benefits. They will remove the stains from your teeth and also cure any unpleasant odor that can start coming from your false teeth.
If you are planning to use whitening toothpaste or other such products, the advice from your dentist is a must. There are ingredients contained in these products that are better understood by your oral surgeon. He will get to tell you if those ingredients of the products are right for your teeth or not. Such whitening products must get tested before using so that the false teeth not get damaged.
General precautions for whitening of dentures
There are some general precautions that must get followed no matter what remedy you are going for. The first of these precautions is using the product in right amounts. An excess of any product can harm the dentures by causing them to lose color or break off. Talk to your oral surgeon in detail if you are planning to get dentures. He will tell you all the procedures to keep them clean. The oral surgeon can also inform you what the right dosages of the things that you are planning to use for whitening. Keeping fake teeth clean is actually easy if you go about it diligently.
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