1. But a proper denture brush especially made to clean dentures and other partials.
2. Invest in a sonic denture cleaner to avoid scratching the surface of your denture and leaving it susceptible to staining.
3. Use Nitradine Shine Removable Appliance Toothpaste which is formulated to whiten and polish your denture.
4. Make a paste from baking soda – it’s a non-abrasive cleaner so won’t damage your denture.
5. Have them professionally cleaned by a denture specialist in their laboratory.

Don’t forget to treat your dentures as you would natural teeth. They must be kept as clean as possible to prevent inflamed gums and bacterial and fungal infections.

Best wishes,

Sally

The study appeared in the Journal of the American Dental Association and proposed a three minute microwave zap to kill off any dangerous biofilm bacteria lurking on them. The method would disinfect dentures coated with even the toughest biofilms for up to a week.

Biofilms are thin layers of bacteria that cover your dentures and these germs have been known to contain serious strains of MRSA or drug-resistant staphylococcus aureus bacteria, waiting to be breathed into the lungs and cause hard-to-treat infections.

The study, which tested methods for eliminating MRSA on 36 dentures, is a small one. But some US experts have said they may recommend the microwave method to improve the oral hygiene of their patients.

It goes without saying that dentures containing metal shouldn’t go in the microwave.

We are not certain we would recommend this method just quite yet, so if you are looking for a safe and trusted way to eliminate biofilms try using Nitradine Disinfecting Tablets, our bestselling denture cleaner.

Often the cause isn’t determined but hormonal changes, acid reflux, certain medicines, oral thrush, nutritional deficiencies and psychological problems such as anxiety and depression have all been identified as contributing factors

There is also a very strong link between BMS and badly fitted dentures which irritate delicate mouth tissues. In rare cases there can also be an allergic reaction to denture materials.

If you experience persistent pain in your tongue, lips and gums for more than a week you should make an appointment with your GP. And if you are a denture wearer visit your dentist for a thorough evaluation of your denture fitting.

The introduction of digital technologies to the dental industry has been providing dental technicians with new equipment, processes and materials for decades. Until now, those technologies were limited to fixed prosthetics and seldom used for removable prosthetics.

With Precise-Fit™ from Valplast, we’re giving a whole new meaning to the term ‘trial dentures.’ Now, Valplast® dentures can be designed and blocked-out from any digital scan or .stl file and output to a unique printed base that can be tried into the patient’s mouth.

With a Precise-Fit™ baseplate from Valplast, the dentist can evaluate not only the jaw relation and tooth arrangement, but also preview the fit of the final restoration before processing, saving labs and doctors valuable time and money and reducing the need for adjustments.

You can read more about Valplast Precise-Fit RPD’s here: www.precise-fit.com

This can lead to problems when fitting a denture as an enlarged tongue can impair a successful denture impression and later comprimise denture stability.

If you already have full dentures you may experience a similar problem if you don’t always wear your upper and lower dentures to chew. So it is worth bearing this in mind at mealtimes.

There is a modern solution to missing teeth in the form of Valplast partials, a flexible denture base resin ideal for partial dentures and unilateral restorations.

Romak is a certified Valplast laboratory so contact us today for information about how Valplast can provide you with an affordable partial denture solution or read more about Valplast dentures here.

Does snoring affect my health?

Snoring can lead to many problems:

1. a lack of energy
2. being less effective at work
3. poor motivation
4. daytime sleepiness
5. tiredness when driving
6. higher stress levels
7. a lower sex drive
8. morning headaches
9. a worsening relationship with your partner

There is a solution to snoring and Romak advise using the best anti-snoring dental device on the market – Snorekil. It’s fully adjustable, low cost and comfortable to wear at night. Read more on our Snorekil page.

Most dental professionals will advise you to remove your dentures at night to allow your mouth to rest and relax. You should always take care removing dentures as they are extremely fragile.

To remove them:

1. Swish mouth with water.
2. Slowly remove denture using a rocking motion.
3. Remove residue from denture and mouth with warm water and a soft brush.

Cleaning your dentures

1. Soaking

Soaking with a denture cleansing tablet has several benefits.

1. Cleans any bits of food that have been missed during brushing.
2. Removes stains.
3. Helps remove plaque and odour-causing bacteria to keep dentures fresh.

For best cleaning results:

1. Drop one denture cleansing tablet into enough warm water (not hot) to cover the denture.
2. Soak for the amount of time specified on the pack. The denture can also be left in solution overnight.

2. Brushing

For best results, brush with the solution using a soft bristled toothbrush to avoid scratching dentures.

3. Rinsing

Rinse the denture thoroughly with running water.

Romak are committed to providing the best possible service to our customers and that includes supplying the best denture products on the market for sale in our online shop. For effective denture cleaning we recommend Nitradine Denture Disinfecting Tablets. Read more about Nitradine in our shop.