What You Need To Know About Partials
Partial dentures, like a full set of dentures, take some getting used to. For the first few weeks, your new partial denture may feel awkward or bulky. Putting in and taking out partial dentures will take some practice, too. Follow the instructions given to you by your dentist, and you'll soon get the hang of it. Remember, partials should fit in your mouth with relative ease, so you should never force a partial into place by biting down on it. That could bend or break the clasps on your partial dentures.
Just as for people who wear full dentures, PoliCare can help make caring for partials easier. The PoliCare Complete Care System™ is a simple daily routine that makes it easier than ever to know what products you'll need to care for your partial dentures - and how to properly use those products.
Brushing and soaking your partial every single day gives you better results than brushing or soaking alone. Combining brushing and soaking is simply a better way to keep your dentures clean and fresh than brushing or soaking alone. After soaking, rinse your dentures with running water. Do not place tablets or tablet solution in mouth. By following a regular routine, you will help support a healthy mouth, avoid embarrasing mouth odor, and prolong the life of your partial. Plus, a regular denture care routine can help you make time to take care of your remaining natural teeth, too.
The PoliCare Complete Care System for partial dentures consists of three steps:
Daily Fresh
Secure Hold
Deep Clean
Those are the same three steps you'd use if you had complete dentures. Polident® fresh cleanse® and denture adhesives like Super PoliGrip® are safe enough to use on your partials, and there's even a special Polident® denture cleanser just for you - Polident® for Partials.
Even though you're not wearing a full set of dentures, you still may experience difficulty getting used to eating and talking while wearing your partial denture. For tips on how you can adjust more easily, take a look at the Eating and Talking with Dentures section of this site. Or visit the special section, Frequently Asked Questions about Partials.