How to Clean Partial Dentures (Flexible and Acrylic)

Daily Partial Denture Cleaning

1. Remove and rinse your partial after eating to wash away food.
2. Brush it daily with a soft denture brush and a non-abrasive denture cleaner or mild soap. Regular toothpaste is too abrasive.
3. Brush your natural teeth and gums, especially the teeth your partial clasps onto.
4. Soak overnight in water or a denture-cleaning solution, as directed, so it doesn’t dry out.
5. Rinse before putting it back in, especially after a cleaning soak.

Cleaning Flexible Partials

Flexible (metal-free) partials can stain and are sensitive to harsh chemicals. Use cleaners made for flexible or nylon dentures, brush gently, and never use bleach or hot water. Learn more in our flexible dentures guide.

Cleaning Acrylic Partials With Metal Clasps

Acrylic partials handle regular denture cleaners well. Avoid soaking cleaners that contain bleach if your partial has metal clasps, since they can tarnish metal. Brush carefully around the clasps.

Tips to Protect Your Partial

• Clean over a folded towel or a sink full of water in case you drop it.
• Never use hot or boiling water, which can warp the fit.
• Keep it out of reach of pets.
• If it cracks, feels loose, or rubs, stop wearing it and get it checked.

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