A slightly embarasing problem

[neptune]

 I am 67 years old. I have worn a full set of dentures, both upper and lower since I was 18. I have had my current dentures for many years, and generally they are in good condition. However, as a result of smoking for many years, they have become stained with deposits from cigarette smoke. As I no longer smoke, I would like to get rid of these stains. Every commercial product I have tried is only partly successful. I did consider having them cleaned by a dentist, but I would not want to be without them for more than a few hours, as i can not eat without them. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, how was it dealt with ?

[Fagsareus]

Have you used Milton ...... My mum uses a mild bleach solution on hers

[Deleted]

Soak them in bicarb each night.

[delvious]

May 25, 2013 19:13:28 GMT @mp2012 said:

Soak them in bicarb each night.

Agreed soak in Bicarb they will eventually come back clean, it's not instant but it will do the job.

[neptune]

Thanks for the tips. I will try bicarb. Has anyone tried one of the sonic or ultrasonic cleaning baths? My dentures are not too bad, but since I switched to vaping I would like to get rid of smoking related stains.

[Roscopecotrain]

May 25, 2013 19:55:32 GMT neptune said:

Thanks for the tips. I will try bicarb. Has anyone tried one of the sonic or ultrasonic cleaning baths? My dentures are not too bad, but since I switched to vaping I would like to get rid of smoking related stains.

That could be worth a shot as once your dentures are sparkly and you get into mixing your own juices you can use the ultrasonic cleaning bath to steep your juices super fast Super-Shiny the #vaping god is the man who knows about that.

[fiddles]

May 25, 2013 19:55:32 GMT neptune said:

Thanks for the tips. I will try bicarb. Has anyone tried one of the sonic or ultrasonic cleaning baths? My dentures are not too bad, but since I switched to vaping I would like to get rid of smoking related stains.

I got this link for cleaning my attys but it says on box for dentures aswell.
works rather well for price

[lobeydosser]

I clean my dentures in the ultrasonic bath before going to the dentist for a check up.

Not so much to whiten them, but just to get rid of anything that is stuck between the teeth.

I put two Sterident tablets into warm water and give them two 8 minute cycles.

It certainly doesn't do them any harm.

[Perpetua]

Denture cleaning tablets contain Bicarb of Soda Neptune, you probably have them already. I'd use a couple of tablets every night, overnight to see how they come up after a few days of that treatment maybe.

If you've a UC it wouldn't hurt to use that as well.

It might be worth seeing if you have a local Dental Technician who could clean your dentures for you whilst you wait perhaps.

[Super-Shiny]

Could maybe try Hydrogen Peroxide in a Ultrasonic Cleaner.

[Deleted]

Or look in your chemists or online for Stain Away Plus denture cleaner, that should do the trick.

[lazydog]

May 25, 2013 19:59:16 GMT fiddles said:

May 25, 2013 19:55:32 GMT neptune said:

Thanks for the tips. I will try bicarb. Has anyone tried one of the sonic or ultrasonic cleaning baths? My dentures are not too bad, but since I switched to vaping I would like to get rid of smoking related stains.

I got this link for cleaning my attys but it says on box for dentures aswell.
works rather well for price

I have one of these little sc's but have done away with the batteries and run it from a transformer at 5v its great for cleaning atties with just a bit of warm water.

[duke]

Is there anyone on here that still has their OWN teeth, think we need to have a special list, teeth or no teeth.

Duke 

[OneDay]

May 25, 2013 21:18:56 GMT duke said:

Is there anyone on here that still has their OWN teeth, think we need to have a special list, teeth or no teeth.

Duke 

I still have my teeth, but has anyone seen my marbles??

[lazydog]

I would have to join both lists 50-50 here but declining fast!