{"id":318,"date":"2019-09-05T18:55:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T18:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=318"},"modified":"2019-09-13T18:55:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T18:55:12","slug":"reasons-soaking-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/05\/reasons-soaking-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Soak Your Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Properly caring for your dentures is important for both the\nhealth of your mouth and the longevity of your dentures. It\u2019s important to keep\nyour mouth healthy so you don\u2019t get an infection. Keeping your dentures clean\nis also crucial for making sure your dental health stays in good shape. But how\ncan you take care of your dentures? By soaking them! Let\u2019s look at the\nimportance of soaking dentures.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Should You Soak Your Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order for your dentures to maintain their form and fit\ncomfortably in your mouth, they need to be moist at all times. When they dry\nout, they can lose their shape. When you\u2019re not wearing them, place them in a\ncontainer of lukewarm or cold water or denture cleaner. Make sure the water is\nnot hot, as that could warp the material and cause your dentures to not fit\ncorrectly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have implant-retained dentures, your soaking habits\nmay look a little different. Don\u2019t let them soak in a cleansing solution, as\nthat could tarnish your metal attachments. Your dentist can recommend a better\nmethod of cleaning them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Else Can You Care for Your Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taking care of your dentures is really easy if you stick to\nthe following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n