{"id":131,"date":"2022-08-13T06:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T06:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2022-09-08T06:28:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T06:28:49","slug":"is-cleaning-dentures-ok-when-they-are-in-your-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yoursmileman.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/13\/is-cleaning-dentures-ok-when-they-are-in-your-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Brush My Dentures When They\u2019re in My Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Though it may sound surprising, your dentures<\/a> need to be regularly cleaned. Even artificial teeth can gather harmful bacteria and other debris. As such, you may think cleaning them while they\u2019re still in your mouth is okay. After all, isn\u2019t that the most obvious method? Surely tooth replacements can handle brushing like the real deal. However, this sentiment isn\u2019t true; you should take out your false teeth first. Read on to learn why cleaning dentures when they\u2019re \u201cin use\u201d isn\u2019t ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Not Brush Dentures While They\u2019re in Your Mouth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technically, you can brush your dentures while using them. So long as you avoid abrasive toothpaste and stiff bristles, the practice shouldn\u2019t damage your prosthetics. It could sometimes help you freshen up between meals too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, you need to remove your dentures to perform a thorough cleaning. There are many places your toothbrush won\u2019t reach otherwise. The consequence would be an increase in harmful mouth bacteria, which raise your risk of gum disease and other oral health problems. Avoiding these long-term issues requires taking the dentures out when cleaning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Should You Clean Them Instead?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To enjoy your false teeth as long as you can, consider the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n