{"id":34,"date":"2024-06-10T19:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T19:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2024-07-10T19:33:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T19:33:47","slug":"why-cant-i-keep-my-dentures-on-for-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/10\/why-cant-i-keep-my-dentures-on-for-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Can\u2019t I Keep My Dentures on While I Clean Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s good to be thinking about how you clean your dentures<\/a>. After all, the need for oral hygiene doesn\u2019t change just because some or all of your teeth are false! If anything, you should be more thorough when you brush your prosthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We understand that this can make denture maintenance seem like a chore. Taking them on and off can be tedious, so it makes sense that you might be tempted to simply brush while they\u2019re still in your mouth. However, this shouldn\u2019t become a habit. Keep reading to find out why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Up and Down and All Around: Dentures and Bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though your dentures are made from hardy inorganic materials, they can still accumulate harmful bacteria that will target your gums and soft oral tissue. This is why it\u2019s important to clean them in the first place. Bacteria doesn\u2019t just build up on the surface of your dentures, though. Food particles can slip underneath your prosthetic, leading to bacteria growth around the part that comes into direct contact with your gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you brush dentures while you\u2019re wearing them, you can\u2019t reach the underside. The only way to give them a thorough cleaning is to simply remove them, then <\/em>brush. Make sure you\u2019re scrubbing up, down, and all around to get rid of nasty bacteria!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Gums Need a Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you\u2019re not taking your dentures out at all, this creates more problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n