Flexible Partial Denture Care
Most patients become immediately accustomed to their comfortable and light-weight flexible partial denture. However, you may experience a brief adjustment period, especially if you have never worn a dental appliance before. Should you experience any persistent irritation, please consult our Dental Prosthetist at our Attadale clinic so that he can make any necessary adjustments.
Flexible Partial Dentures, like your own teeth, require care and good oral hygiene.
How to Clean Your Flexible Partial Denture
To keep your Flexible Partial Denture looking and feeling like new, please follow these simple cleaning directions:
- Loose particles can be removed with the use of a soft Denture Brush. It is essential that ordinary toothbrushes that have previously had toothpaste on them are not used on your denture as these will leave micro scratches on the surface of your appliance.
- If possible, rinse your Flexible Partial Denture after eating to remove any food particles. Keep the partial in water or in denture cleaner whenever it is not being worn to keep the surface hydrated.
- Clean your Flexible Partial Denture daily. Products such as Val-Clean Concentrated Denture Cleaner will help effectively, quickly and safely maintain the cleanliness of flexible partials as well as other removable dental appliances.
- Soak your Flexible Partial Denture in Val-Clean or similar denture cleaning products as per product instructions. Some appliances may need overnight soaking to remove tough stains.
- Other cleaning can be achieved with the use of a sonic denture cleaner, or by placing the Flexible Partial Denture under running water.
- Remember to brush your natural teeth and gums regularly as directed by your Dentist.
Additional Tips for the Care of Your Flexible Partial Denture
- Cleanse the Flexible Partial Denture daily and keep it in water whenever it is not being worn.
- Avoid toothpaste on flexible dentures. Toothpaste will scratch or dull the surface of your dental appliance. Be sure to remove your Flexible Partial Denture whenever you brush your natural teeth.
- Please keep the appliance out of reach of pets. Dogs and other pets find dental appliances to be attractive chew toys.
- Flexible Partial Dentures are very durable and are designed to give long term performance under normal usage. Please note that the flexible base material will resist fracture or breakage better than the synthetic teeth that are embedded in it. Small accidents such as dropping the appliance in the sink or on the floor may not damage the flexible base but may cause the teeth to fracture. Please handle the dental appliance with care. If a tooth does chip or break, our denture repair service can help.
Denture Care Support in Perth
At Total Denture Care, we offer a complete denture care service as we believe it is important to offer all our patients the right advice and treatment to effectively look after your dentures over their lifetime, including a professional denture health check and clean. We are also just a phone call away on (08) 9317 7777 to offer advice or answer any questions you have on how to look after your dentures.
Wear an acrylic denture as well? See our acrylic denture care guide, or browse our frequently asked questions.
Flexible Denture Care FAQs
Can I use toothpaste on my flexible partial denture?
No. Toothpaste will scratch or dull the surface of your flexible partial denture. Use a soft denture brush instead, and remove your denture whenever you brush your natural teeth.
How often should I clean my flexible partial denture?
Clean it daily, rinse it after eating if possible, and keep it in water or denture cleaner whenever it is not being worn.
What is the best way to remove stains from a flexible denture?
Soak it in Val-Clean or a similar denture cleaning product as per the product instructions. Some appliances may need overnight soaking to remove tough stains.