How To Whiten Dentures With Household Items

While making sure that dentures are properly cleaned daily, you may want to have those teeth pearly white as well. Certain foods and drinks can dimish the whiteness of your dentures and you can use certain household items to make them sparkle once again.

• Remove your dentures and use a soft toothbrush to remove any debris that may be on them.

• Soak the dentures in equal parts vinegar and water can help to whiten your dentures. The acid of the vinegar helps to remove the tarter that may buildup on the dentures. If it doesn't remove the tarter completely, the vinegar will at least help to soften up the buildup so that brushing can remove the tarter easier. Leave the dentures in the vinegar solution for about 20 to 30 minutes.

• Use 1 part bleach with 10 parts water as another solution to white dentures. Add calcium -chelating agent with the bleach to remove tarter. Leave the dentures in the solution overnight for better results. Rinse the dentures off with fresh, clean water before placing them back into your mouth. Don't use the bleach solution too often as it will whiten the pink area of your dentures.

• Use baking soda and water for a simple solution to get white dentures. Soak the dentures for 20 to 30 minutes.

• Use all three of these solutions, alternating them throughout the week to get a better result.