• The emotional transition to dentures
• Moving from temps to permanents
• How to insert and remove
• Caring for remaining teeth and gums
• Using adhesives correctly
• Eating and talking with dentures
• What you need to know about partials
• 5 stages of living well with dentures

Caring For Remaining Teeth And Gums

Wearing dentures doesn't mean an end to the toothbrush. If you wear complete dentures, brush your gums, tongue, and palate with a soft-bristled brush every morning before you insert your dentures. This will help stimulate circulation in your tissues and help remove plaque. You should also rinse with a mouthwash for its breath freshening and germ-killing effect.

If you wear partials, brushing with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day and cleaning between your teeth daily will help maintain gum health and dental health while helping to prevent tooth decay and gum disease that can lead to further tooth loss. Following these steps will help you to maintain good oral health.

And don't forget to keep up with your regular visits to the dentist. In addition to checking the condition of your dentures and remaining teeth, a regular dental exam can be an ideal time to address any sores in your mouth, check for changes in the shape of your gums, check for signs of oral cancer, or simply to talk to your dentist about your dentures.

Caring for your remaining natural teeth and your dentures might sound like a lot of work, but the PoliCare Complete Care System™ makes denture care easier. Click here to read all about the Daily Fresh, Secure Hold, and Deep Clean steps.