- Place your dental appliance in water with an appliance cleanser when not being worn to help retain its shape, remain pliable and prevent it from drying out. Its cleanliness is very important for keeping good oral hygiene and avoid bad breath.
- Do not place it in hot water as it may cause
- Do not attempt to chew ice or meat bones whilst wearing your
- Clean your dental appliance
- Take care not to drop your appliance when
- Do not use appliance cleansers whilst your appliance is in the
- Do not soak your appliance in mouthwash (ex: Listerine) or other alcohol based liquids as it may lead to irritation in the mouth.
- Do not clean using a stiff brush or abrasive
- Do not clean your appliance with bleach or powdered household cleansers as they can be abrasive and might damage it.
- Commercial denture cleansers for removable appliances come as tablets, creams, pastes, gels and solutions. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions after rinsing away loose food particles and removing any adhesive.
- Staining of dental appliances may occur from some Over the counter denture cleansers can remove these superficial stains. It is safe to use a cleanser for more than the recommended time to remove stubborn stains.
- Appliances can also be cleaned with gentle tooth paste, mild hand soap or dishwashing liquid using warm water and a soft bristle toothbrush.


