Denture Cleanser Tablets

  • 1. What is the best way to clean dentures?

    Caring for your denture is as important as caring for natural teeth. Regular toothpastes used on natural teeth may not always be suitable for dentures as they may scratch the denture surface. Dentures need cleaning daily, and because they are different from natural teeth, they require specialist methods, like a denture cleanser, which are designed to effectively kill bacteria and reduce plaque and stain build up when used as directed.

     

  • 2. How do I use Poligrip denture cleansers?

    1. Drop one Poligrip Cleanser tablet into enough very warm (not hot) water to cover denture for the time stated on the pack instructions.
    2. Soak for 3-5 minutes. For best results, gently brush your denture with cleanser solution using a soft brush. Discard remaining solution immediately after use.
    3. Rinse denture thoroughly with running water.

  • 3. Is there a limit to how long dentures can be left in the Poligrip solution?

    The denture cleanser should be used for the recommended soaking times on pack. The used solution should be discarded after a single soak.

  • 4. How do Poligrip denture cleansers work?

    When used as directed, the multi-ingredient cleaning system in Poligrip helps clean dentures by removing stains and killing odour-causing bacteria. The oxidants (Sodium percarbonate and Potassium monopersulfate) in the formulation are bleaches and work to remove the stains that can build up each day. They are also effective in killing the bacteria and other microbes that are harboured by your dentures.

    The detergent (Sodium lauryl sulfate) will clean dentures by helping to lift the stain debris from the surface. The effervescent ingredients (sodium bicarbonate and citric acid) help to breakdown the tablet and disperse the above ingredients so they can get to work cleaning your denture. These actions are helped by brushing your dentures with the solution after soaking.

     

  • 5. How often can I use Poligrip cleanser?

    Poligrip Proguard & Retainer Cleanser is recommended for daily use.

     

  • 6. Can I use more or less Poligrip denture cleaning tablets than recommended?

    No, always use the product as directed on the product label.

  • 7. Can I use Poligrip soaking solution multiple times for cleaning the dentures?

    No. The used solution must be discarded after a single soak.

     

  • 8. Should I use 1 tablet per denture (upper and lower) or 1 tablet per all the dentures I have?

    Place both dentures in a glass and use one tablet.

  • 9. Why is it important to use Poligrip every day?

    A daily denture cleaning regime is essential to maintain good denture hygiene.

    Once a denture is placed in the mouth, plaque, stains and bacteria start to build up.

    Poligrip Cleanser is specifically formulated for removing stains more gently vs. brushing with regular toothpaste. It also has proven bactericidal activity, killing 99.9% of odour-causing bacteria*.

    We recommend soaking daily with Poligrip denture cleansers followed by brushing with the solution and a thorough rinse under running water.

    *in laboratory tests

     

  • 10. Why should I use Poligrip tablets instead of regular toothpaste? Is it better than regular toothpaste?

    Regular toothpastes contain abrasives that help clean natural teeth primarily through mechanical action. As you know the acrylic used in dentures is softer than natural enamel. Therefore abrasives in toothpaste can scratch the denture surface, helping to create the ideal conditions for growth of malodour bacteria.


    Poligrip cleanser is specifically formulated for removing stains more gentle* and kills 99.9 percent of odour-causing bacteria. 

    *vs. brushing with regular toothpaste.

  • 11. Can Poligrip denture cleanser products be used with orthodontic appliances?

    When used as directed, Poligrip cleanser is suitable for use on dental appliances such as retainers braces, mouthguards, nightguards, acrylic splints and sportsguards, which are made up of polymethyl methacrylate, stainless steel, cobalt chrome alloys, and ethylene vinyl copolymer.

     

  • 12. I’ve noticed flecks in the Poligrip solution. Is that normal?

    After the Poligrip cleanser solution has fully dissolved, you may notice sediment at the bottom of the container. This is normal.

    Remember to thoroughly rinse your denture with running water as part of your denture care routine before placing it in your mouth.

Denture Fixative

  • 1. How do I use Poligrip denture fixative?

  • 2. Can I use denture fixatives regularly?

    Poligrip denture fixatives has a long established efficacy profile when used according to label directions. Consumers are advised to visit their dental professional regularly to ensure correct denture fit.

     

  • 3. Is there a limit to the amount of denture fixative that I can use in a day?

    You should always follow label use instructions and use the smallest amount necessary to get the desired benefit. Applied once a day as per usage instructions it has been proven to provide all day hold.

     

  • 4. What would happen if I ingest some of the fixative?

    Swallowing small amounts of this product, when used as directed, may occur and is not known to be harmful. Denture fixative is generally well tolerated and has a long established safety profile.

    Ingestion of large amount of denture fixative should be avoided. We always recommend using any Haleon product as instructed on the product label.

     

  • 5. Why do I sometimes experience oozing when using Poligrip denture fixative?

    When you experience oozing of denture fixative cream from beneath dentures, it's a sign that you’re using too much. If oozing occurs, reduce the amount of denture fixative that you are applying. Remember, Poligrip denture fixative holds all day, so you should not need to apply it more than once a day. If you need to apply more than once a day, seek advice from your dental professional.

     

  • 6. How long does Poligrip denture fixative hold?

    Our formulation provides an effective all-day hold for well-fitting dentures (up to 12 hours) — depending upon the individual, the fit of the denture, and the amount of saliva in the mouth and the foods and beverages that are consumed. Visit your dental professional regularly. Ill-fitting dentures may impair your health.

     

  • 7. How do Poligrip denture fixatives work?

    Poligrip fixatives have demonstrated in clinical studies to provide consumers with benefits of all day hold and sealing out food particles. Physical retention of the dentures occurs when the fixative swells in the presence of moisture (saliva) and excludes the air from between the denture and tissue surface. Voids between the denture and gums are reduced, giving the consumer greater confidence to bite and eat a more varied diet.

     

  • 8. How does Poligrip denture fixative seal out food?

    Poligrip denture fixatives hydrate to form a physical barrier between the gum and the denture surface. This physical barrier serves to help block out food particles from getting trapped between the gums and the denture.

     

  • 9. How do I remove the fixative from my mouth and dentures?

  • 10. Is Poligrip fixative safe to be used by pregnant women?

    There is no evidence to suggest safety issues following the use of Haleon denture fixatives during pregnancy.

  • 11. Do Haleon denture fixatives contain zinc?

    Haleon-manufactured denture fixatives don’t contain zinc, and all are labelled Zinc Free.

     

  • 12. Do Haleon Oral Health products contain triclosan?

    In 2008, Haleon Consumer Healthcare took the decision to remove triclosan from its oral care products, worldwide. Triclosan was removed from all oral care products, by January 2013.

    Triclosan is a chemical with antibacterial properties that has been widely used for over 30 years in consumer products such as detergents, soaps, skin cleansers, deodorants, lotions, creams, toothpastes, and oral health care products. Scientific and public opinion is divided as to the safety profile of triclosan.

    POLIGRIP is a registered trade mark of the Haleon group of companies

     

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