Cleaning and Dentures

There is a exact way to brush and floss your teeth. Every day: Gently brush your teeth on all sides with a soft-bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste. Use small circular motions and short back-and-forth strokes. Take the time to brush carefully and gently along the gum line. Conscientiously brush your tongue to help keep your orifice clean. People with arthritis or other conditions that limit hand motion may find it hard to hold and use a toothbrush. Some helpful ideas are: Use an electric or cordless toothbrush. Slide a bicycle grip or foam tube over the handle toothbrush.Buy a toothbrush with a larger handle. Attach the toothbrush handle to your hand with a wide elastic band. You also need to clean around your teeth with dental floss every day. Cautious flossing will take off plaque and available food that a toothbrush can’t reach. Be sure to bathe after you floss. See your dentist if brushing or flossing causes your gums to bleed or hurts your mouth. If you have difficulty flossing, a floss holder may facilitate. Ask your dentist to show you the right way to floss. Sometimes, false teeth (dentures) are needed to restore badly damaged teeth. Partial dentures may be used to fill in one or more missing teeth. Dentures may feel strange at first. In the beginning, your dentist may want to see you often to make sure the dentures fit. Over time, your gums will change shape and your dentures may need to be adjusted or replaced. Be sure to let your dentist lever these adjustments. When you are education to eat with dentures, it may be easier if you: Start with soft, non-sticky food. Cut your food into small pieces. Chew slowly using both sides of your mouth. Be vigilant when wearing dentures because it may be harder for you to feel hot foods and drinks or notice bones in your mouth from your food. Keep your dentures clean and free from food that can cause stains, bad breath, or swollen gums. Brush them every day with a denture care product. Take your dentures out of your mouth at night, and put them in water or a denture-cleansing liquid.