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Denture care

• Avoid toothpicks when wearing dentures.
• If your dentures don't fit perfectly, denture adhesive may be helpful for well-fitting dentures. For ill-fitting dentures, denture adhesive may irritate the gums, and you may need to see your dentist.
• Scrub dentures with plain soap and lukewarm water after eating.
• Clean, rest, and massage the gums regularly. Rinsing daily with lukewarm salt water will help clean your gums.
• For gum problems see gingivitis.

Review Date: 08/12/2005
Reviewed By: Johanna Jacobs, D.D.S., General and Cosmetic Dentistry, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.