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Cleans Upper or Lower Denture

Handle the denture over a basin lined with a towel or filled with water (in case you drop it — acrylic dentures crack easily). Brush all surfaces with denture paste and a denture brush. Rinse in cool water before returning.

5-10 minutes•9 steps•3 critical
Line the sink. Brush all surfaces. Cool rinse.

Why this matters

Line the sink. Brush all surfaces. Cool rinse.

Quick tips

  • LINE THE SINK with a towel or fill with water before handling — dentures crack on impact
  • Brush ALL surfaces: biting surface, outer, inner, and any clasps
  • Cool water for rinsing — hot water warps the acrylic

Common mistakes

  • Dropping the denture into an unlined sink
  • Using hot water (warps acrylic)
  • Using regular toothpaste (too abrasive for denture acrylic)
  • Storing the denture dry overnight — always keep it moist