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Dr Derek Hopkins
4510 Chatterton Way V8X 5H8
British Columbia
Canada
Tel 250-881-7670
Fax 250-881-7630
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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW DENTURES

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We recommend:

Cleaning your denture(s) with warm water, liquid hand soap and a denture brush.

When brushing your denture(s) over the sink, either fill with water or place a facecloth in the basin. This will decrease the chance for chipping or breaking if the denture slips while brushing.

If heavy stain builds up you could use a denture cleaner such as Fixodent with Proguard or Polident. (Do not use these products if you have a temporary soft liner in your denture(s)) If stain is persistent your dentist has ways to remove it with a short visit to the office.

When you are not wearing your dentures they should be placed in water. With a little bit of mouthwash, for freshness if you would like.

Your old denture(s), if you have one, should be placed in a damp paper towel, in a plastic bag and frozen in the freezer. This will prevent bacterial growth and distorting from drying out. If they have a temporary soft liner it will help keep it in condition to be worn later.