Denture cleanser
For storing your denture overnight and cleaning your denture after a meal, we recommend using Haleon’s Polident product line for your best results. While they have many options to choose from, we recommend:

• Polident Overnight Daily Cleanser: Soak your denture overnight for a fresh smile in the morning. Simply add 1 tablet to enough warm water to cover your denture and let it get to work killing 99% of bacteria. Before snapping it back onto your implants, make sure to thoroughly rinse it of any remaining cleansing solution.

• Polident 3-Minute Cleanser: If you’re tight on time, pop your denture into this ultra fast cleanser. Like the overnight solution, add 1 tablet to enough warm water to cover your denture, and then rinse it after 3 minutes to snap back onto your implants.

Mouthwash
When looking for a mouthwash that’s implant-friendly, choose an antiseptic or antimicrobial mouthwash to reduce plaque buildup and give you fresh breath. Avoid any options that include alcohol as this can damage your implant crown and your mouth’s microbiome.

Non-abrasive products
When choosing oral care products, avoid options like stiff-bristle toothbrushes, abrasive toothpastes designed for whitening or products that include ingredients like silica or calcium carbonate. Using products like these can damage your denture and the health of your gums.

• Remove your denture and rinse it under warm water. Avoid using hot water as it can weaken and warm your dentures, making it at risk for damage or breakage over time.

• Use only a soft-bristled toothbrush and water to gently clean your denture of debris

• Soak your denture overnight in a non-abrasive storing solution. This will help preserve your denture while preventing stains and bacterial growth.

• Rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash to reduce any bacteria from the day

• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently clean your mouth, including your gums, around your implants, on your tongue and across the roof of your mouth. This will keep your entire smile feeling fresh and ensure your mouth is thoroughly cleaned of bacteria.

• Schedule a professional cleaning at your local Aspen Dental every 6 months to maintain your overall oral health

Cleaning your dental implants should be a part of your daily routine. While flossing isn’t required, here are a few steps you can add to your daily care to keep the area where your gums and implants meet healthy.

• Using a soft-bristled toothbrush, clean around your implant abutments (the pieces that connect to your denture) at least twice a day.

• After brushing, rinse your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash after meals to prevent plaque or bacteria building up.

• Schedule professional cleanings at your local Aspen Dental every 6 months to maintain your overall oral health.

With implant dentures, you’ll be able to enjoy many of your favorite foods again. However, it’s important to consider options that may make cleaning or caring for your smile difficult. We recommend skipping the following foods to help maintain your healthiest smile and avoid damaging your implant prosthesis:

• Sticky foods

• Hard foods

• Overly chewy or gummy foods

• Remove and inspect implant dentures for any debris or damage

• Clean thoroughly and try reinserting

• Check the colored attachments on your denture (where your denture snaps onto your implants) to check for any changes that could be affecting how your smile fits.

• If discomfort continues, schedule a visit with your local Aspen Dental office to check the fit and function of your implant dentures.