Health Tip: Take Good Care of Dentures: MedlinePlus

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Health Tip: Take Good Care of Dentures

Brush them daily

By Diana Kohnle

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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(HealthDay News) -- It's important to take good care of dentures and keep them clean, just like you would your natural teeth.
The American Dental Association offers these suggestions:

• Brush dentures every day.
• Before brushing, rinse dentures to remove debris and food particles.
• Thoroughly brush all areas of your mouth, including your tongue, inside the cheeks, gums and the roof of the mouth.
• When storing your dentures, make sure they're soaking in water, completely covered, and in a safe spot.
• If you use an adhesive, follow instructions carefully.

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