Affordable Denture Repair – Denture Repair in Massachusetts
DENTURE CLEANING
Affordable Denture Repair offers professional denture cleaning services. Polishing, plaque & grime removal, tooth whitening, etc. Tartar buildup on your dentures most commonly appears as a light brown or black colored crust that forms between the tooth and gum portion of your denture. This is the same type of plaque that forms on natural teeth. Calculus buildup is caused from leftover food or drink molecules mixed with oral bacteria that are not removed from the teeth and gums. Therefore it hardens to the tooth and decays over time causing noticeable discoloration. Store bought denture cleaners are not suitable for removing excessive tartar buildup from denture or partial.
Professional denture cleaning and polishing will be able to remove any stains or residue buildup on your dentures. Our professional denture cleaning services specifically include Denture cleaning, Denture polishing, Denture stain removal, Denture teeth whitening, Denture glue removal & Denture adhesive removal. A professional cleaning is able remove stains and plaque buildup that home care cleaning products cannot.
DENTURE MAITENANCE
Your mouth is one of the areas of your body that has the most bacteria. Therefore your mouth should be one of the areas of your body you clean most often. This is why daily maintenance to clean real and false teeth should be practiced. There are multiple things you can do to maintain your false teeth to the best of your ability. Dentures require constant moisture, so soaking your dentures overnight will prevent them from drying out and help them to keep their shape. Make sure you rinse your denture under water before placing them back in your mouth every morning.
Oral cleaning routines are similar whether you have or do not have dentures. You should not only brush but also disinfect your mouth. Removing your denture makes it easier to clean them effectively. After brushing, it is recommended that you disinfect your mouth with a disinfectant such as mouthwash. Similarly, you should place your dentures in a glass filled with denture cleaning solution every night while you sleep. This solution not only keeps your dentures moist but acts as a disinfectant as well. Take note that different cleaning solutions should be used depending on the material your denture is made from, so ask us which solution is best for you to be using.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH DOES A DENTURE CLEANING COST?
At Affordable Denture Repair, a denture repair from us can cost around $80-$150 depending on the extent of cleaning necessary. However, getting a dentist to clean your denture will cost you a starting price of around $200+
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET MY DENTURES CLEANED PROFESSIONALLY?
You should get your dentures cleaned as often as people get their normal teeth cleaned,
You should get your dentures professionally cleaned every 6 months to 1 year.
CAN I USE VINEGAR TO CLEAN MY DENTURES?
It is not recommended to use vinegar to clean your dentures. Although it may be effective by stripping any exterior debris off of your denture, over time vinegar weaken your denture by stripping the material your denture is made out of, causing it to deteriorate quicker.
CAN I GET RID OF STAINS AND PLAQUE BUILDUP ON MY DENTURE MYSELF?
There are certain things you can do to prevent stains and plaque buildup on your denture or even get rid of minor stains and small amounts of plaque buildup. Brushing your dentures inside and outside with a soft bristle toothbrush is a good routine to combat tartar buildup and remove any adhesive left on your denture. Soaking your dentures overnight consistently will help prevent stains and residue buildup from accumulating, as well as killing any bacteria present on your dentures.
However, even with proper denture maintenance, it is highly advised to get your dentures professionally cleaned at least once a year.
WHAT LIQUIDS ARE SAFE TO SOAK MY DENTURE IN?
You can soak your denture in cold water, mouthwash, or denture cleaning solution. Some people even wash their dentures with a small amount of dish soap and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Always use cold water as exposing your denture to extreme heat may cause the denture’s material to warp.
NEVER USE DENTURE CLEANING SOLUTION WHILE DENTURES ARE IN YOUR MOUTH.
What causes brown stains on dentures?
Just like teeth, the foods and drinks we eat stain the dentures over time such as chocolates, tea and coffee. And unlike teeth, dentures are typically made from acrylic which is a material that picks up stains easily. It is for this reason it is necessary to follow general hygiene and denture maintenance recommendations. In addition, it is also necessary to get professional denture cleaning from time to time.
Is peroxide safe for dentures?
Yes, because hydrogen peroxide is a common whitening agent used by dentists for procedures. They are also the key active agent in teeth whitening strips. For home care of your dentures, pouring hydrogen peroxide over the dentures and brushing off gently to remove stains and discoloration is acceptable.