Dental caries affect almost 45 percent of the world’s population, making it one of the most prevalent oral conditions.
If you love foods with high color, such as coffee or wine, then your dentures will get stained. It is usually advisable that you brush and rinse the dentures when you take such foods and beverages, but there are times when you will forget to do this.
The need for pearl-white dentures is one of the best things for people that wish to maintain the perfect smile and a proper appearance. Pearl-white teeth help improve your self-confidence and make you a darling to your peers. However, this comes at a cost.
Poor hygiene can lead to the accumulation of plaque on the denture surface, leading to yellowing of the teeth. Another huge cause of discoloration of the teeth is smoking or tobacco, and the use of tobacco products.
When this happens, you need to find a way to return your dentures to the right color. Let us look at a few options The Denture Place Brooklyn offers.
Professional Whitening
This is done in our dental clinic, and it involves the use of professional whitening materials and bleach to remove the stains from your dentures. The process is usually short and fast, with proper results to help you maintain a sparkling smile.
However, professional whitening is only when you have tried the other remedies, and you haven’t been successful. Visit The Denture Place Brooklyn to get the best solutions to stain removal done by experts.
Remember that you might use other remedies, but they aren’t guaranteed; only a professional can guarantee long lasting results for your dentures. Additionally, the whiteners we use will not spoil the dentures; instead they will make them stronger.
Dental Cleaner
If you wish to do this from your home’s comfort, you can use a non-abrasive cleaner. Remember that using anything abrasive will scrub the surface of the dentures and lead to wear and tear.
Denture cleaners come as liquids or tablets that dissolve when you put them in water. A quick soak in the cleaner might be all you need to restore the dentures to their original color. The soaking helps loosen the stains so that you can clean them off.
However, even though the cleaner is a home remedy, you need to consult with a dentist before using the solution. Some solutions are explicitly meant for acrylic, while others are meant for porcelain.
If you are using a particular solution and need to switch to a new one, make sure you consult a dentist and ask them about the brand that you are using an whether it has the required results.
Hydrogen Peroxide
You can use a mild solution of hydrogen peroxide and cold water to remove any stains from the teeth’ surface. While the hydrogen peroxide will remove the stains, it will also help kill the germs. In this case, all you need to do is to apply the solution to the dentures, then use a gentle toothbrush to rub the teeth. This will take out any stains.
Baking Soda
For the best home remedy, you can use a baking soda solution. The solution will also help remove any offensive odors from the dentures. Use a gentle toothbrush to brush the dentures.
Methods to Avoid
While you might be tempted to use over the counter teeth whitening solutions, such as whitening toothpaste, these methods aren’t safe for dentures. We have seen clients that came to us crying because they used the wrong method that ended up spoiling their dentures.
Additionally, when you decide to use cleaning products, stay away from abrasive cleaning products such as toothbrushes with stiff bristles and harsh toothpaste that can scratch the dentures, removing the bright sheen.
Hot water is an enemy of the dentures. Some people believe that dipping the dentures in hot water will loosen the plaque, but the hot water can end up warping the dentures and changing the shape.
Always Opt for Professional Whitening
At the Denture Place Brooklyn, we have all you need to keep your dentures white and ready to wear. We have handled stubborn stains before, and your case won’t be a new one. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
