This depends on what your denture is made of. To be safe, use an approved denture cleaner that your dentist recommends. Avoid using other household cleaners which can cause irreversible damage to your denture. However, a mild dishwashing liquid is also usually safe on dentures. Check with your dentist before using a new cleaning agent on your denture.

Remove your denture and give it a thorough cleaning. Clean your gums and around any remaining teeth. Next, examine your mouth for signs of irritation, infection or injury. Examine your denture, too, for signs of damaged parts that may be hurting your mouth. Then contact your dentist to schedule a check-up. It may be time for a denture repair, adjustment or replacement.

Occasionally falling asleep in your denture will not harm you. In fact, you may sometimes choose to keep your denture in overnight because of social concerns. It is best to not let this become a habit, however, as bacteria trapped beneath your denture flourish overnight and can cause bad breath, gum infections and gum soreness.

A denture adhesive may give you some much-needed peace of mind when you are wearing a denture for the first time. However, a new denture should fit so well that you do not need any adhesive, at all. If it makes you feel more secure to wear an adhesive, then that is perfectly fine.

Dental implants and traditional removable dentures each have their advantages and disadvantages. Only your dentist can tell you which treatment is right for you.