Can You Whiten Dentures?

Just like you would natural teeth, it’s important to take care of your dentures and practice good oral hygiene to avoid the buildup of bacteria and stains.1,2 While using a bleaching product to tackle stubborn dentures stains is not recommended,1 there are cleansing products that help remove stains and are safe for use on dentures. Below, we’ll walk you through how to clean dentures to keep your new pearly whites looking their best!

Dentures soaking in effervescent denture cleaning solution.

Polident vs. Efferdent: Choosing the Right Effervescent Denture Cleanser

Are you having difficulty deciding on the right denture cleanser for you? When choosing between denture and dental appliance cleaners, such as Polident and Efferdent, your choice may come down to a few factors, such as:

The materials of your dentures
The level of staining
Any sensitivities you may have to cleanser ingredients

Regardless of your choice of cleanser, regular cleaning will help ensure the longevity of your dentures and promote good oral hygiene.

Polident 3-Minute Denture Cleanser

Efferdent® Complete Clean Anti-Bacterial Dental Appliance Cleanser Tablets

Cleans and freshens your dental appliance in 3 minutes

Yes

Helps restore dentures to their original color

Yes

Kills 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria* and viruses^

Yes

Non-abrasive, non-irritating formula, which means no scratching and less places for bacteria to grow

Yes

No²

Kills fungus, which is associated with denture stomatitis (when used in a 5min time period)

Yes¹

Significantly superior germ kill vs. a competitor brand Ω

Yes¹

How to Use Effervescent Denture Cleansers

No matter the brand, effervescent denture cleaner instructions are typically the following:

Fill a container with enough warm water (not hot) to submerge your dental appliance.
Drop one tablet into the water.
Place your dentures into the solution and let them soak for the recommended time (typically three to five minutes, but overnight if you prefer).
After soaking, brush your dentures with a soft denture brush to remove any remaining debris or stains.
Rinse your dentures thoroughly with running water before placing them back in your mouth.

Polident 3 Minute Daily Cleanser kills 99% of odor-causing bacteria* when used as directed and provides a better clean vs. a leading competitor brand.¹**

^*in laboratory tests

^{^}when used as directed

^**Efferdent Complete Clean

Ω C. albicans after 5 minute soak in lab tests

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