{"id":190,"date":"2023-08-24T15:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T15:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2024-01-29T16:52:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T16:52:16","slug":"can-you-brush-dentures-while-theyre-in-your-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/24\/can-you-brush-dentures-while-theyre-in-your-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t (Just) Brush Dentures While They\u2019re in Your Mouth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In many ways, dentures<\/a> can seem like natural teeth. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 they help you eat, speak, and confidently smile. Still, you shouldn\u2019t clean them exactly like other pearly whites. It\u2019s actually a bad idea to only brush dentures while they\u2019re in your mouth. Really, you should also remove them at times for more thorough cleaning. If you\u2019d like to know why, your Edison dentist is happy to explain. Here’s why you should brush and clean dentures outside your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dentures Need Outside-Mouth Brushing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technically, there\u2019s nothing *wrong* with brushing dentures when they\u2019re in your mouth. Doing so won\u2019t damage the prosthetics. In fact, the process could even remove some plaque and food debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even so, this act alone won\u2019t clean your dentures well. Your toothbrush won\u2019t reach the areas obscured by your mouth. As such, you\u2019ll need to remove the dentures for effective cleaning. The alternative is to allow for a buildup of bacteria, which leads to bad breath, gum disease, and other issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, outside-mouth brushing frees your dentures of harmful bacteria. You only need to rely on the right soft-bristled toothbrush with a proper brand of toothpaste. From there, you\u2019ll have a fresher and more functional oral appliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Should You Clean Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, outside-mouth brushing isn\u2019t the only thing you should do to clean dentures. Other actions to take include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n