Though it may sound surprising, your dentures need to be regularly cleaned. Even artificial teeth can gather harmful bacteria and other debris. As such, you may think cleaning them while they’re still in your mouth is okay. After all, isn’t that the most obvious method? Surely tooth replacements can handle brushing like the real deal. However, this sentiment isn’t true; you should take out your false teeth first. Read on to learn why cleaning dentures when they’re “in use” isn’t ideal.
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