When brushing dentures under running water, what should you use?

When brushing dentures under running water, what should you use?

• A. Toothbrush and toothpaste.
• B. Toothbrush and salt.
• C. Cloth and soap.
• D. Sponge and water.

Answer: (A)

Brushing dentures with a soft brush and a mild toothpaste provides the cleaning action needed to remove plaque and food particles from all surfaces while the running water rinses debris away. The toothpaste helps lift buildup without being overly abrasive, and the toothbrush reaches areas that a cloth, sponge, or plain water alone wouldn’t clean effectively. Using salt, soap, or just a cloth or sponge can be abrasive or leave residues, and won’t clean as thoroughly.

Brushing dentures with a soft brush and a mild toothpaste provides the cleaning action needed to remove plaque and food particles from all surfaces while the running water rinses debris away. The toothpaste helps lift buildup without being overly abrasive, and the toothbrush reaches areas that a cloth, sponge, or plain water alone wouldn’t clean effectively. Using salt, soap, or just a cloth or sponge can be abrasive or leave residues, and won’t clean as thoroughly.