{"id":22377,"date":"2021-05-31T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/?page_id=22377"},"modified":"2023-02-28T09:04:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T08:04:32","slug":"dentures-in-steradent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dentures-false-teeth\/dentures-in-steradent\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Leave Dentures in Steradent Overnight?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the best way to clean your dentures but are wondering, <strong>can you leave dentures in Steradent overnight? <\/strong>The short answer is, no you shouldn&#8217;t. Although it&#8217;s common practice among denture wearers to soak them in Steradent overnight, dentists recommend that you don&#8217;t.<\/p>    <p>If you want to know more about cleaning your dentures, keep reading while we answer the following questions:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Why shouldn&#8217;t you leave your denture in Steradent overnight?<\/li>    <li>How should you clean your dentures?<\/li>    <li>How does Steradent recommend cleaning and caring for your dentures?<\/li>    <li>What alternatives to Steradent are there?<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Caring for your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dentures-false-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\">full or partial dentures<\/a> properly will ensure that they last for several years. Not looking after your removable teeth can cause all sorts of issues that can affect your oral health. These problems can include anything from bad breath and mouth sores to infection or gum disease. <\/p>    <p>So, you are probably wondering why dentists don&#8217;t recommend soaking false teeth in Steradent overnight. Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"why-shouldnt-you-leave-dentures-in-steradent-overnight\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why shouldn&#8217;t you leave dentures in Steradent overnight?<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/denture-types-300x158.png\" alt=\"types of dentures\" class=\"wp-image-21953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/denture-types-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/denture-types-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/denture-types.png 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dentists recommend not soaking dentures <br>overnight in Steradent<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <p>False teeth aren&#8217;t cheap, so it&#8217;s important to have the right cleaning products and routine to ensure they last a long time. But, If you are considering getting <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dentures-false-teeth\/dentures-after-teeth-extractions\/\" target=\"_blank\">dentures after teeth extractions<\/a>, you might not know the best way to care for your removable teeth. <\/p>    <p>It is important to know that Steradent can potentially have detrimental effects on different <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dentures-false-teeth\/types-of-dentures\/\" target=\"_blank\">types of dentures<\/a>. It is an effervescent tablet that dissolves in water to create an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dental-nursing.co.uk\/features\/denture-hygiene-why-when-and-how\" target=\"_blank\">alkaline peroxide solution<\/a> (a powerful cleaning solution). Alkaline peroxide solutions are very effective in removing food particles, bacteria, plaque and even stains. <\/p>    <p>However, they can also damage the surface of certain materials if you <strong>soak dentures overnight<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2638612\/\" target=\"_blank\">This study<\/a> shows that when Steradent is used frequently it eventually corrodes the dental acrylic resin that some dentures are made of. However, dentists say that it is safe for acrylic and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dentures-false-teeth\/chrome-dentures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chrome dentures<\/a> if only used for 15 minutes twice a day.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"how-does-steradent-recommend-you-clean-your-dentures\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Steradent recommend you clean your dentures?<\/h2>    <p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.steradent.co.uk\/products\/active-plus\/steradent-active-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\">Steradent<\/a> recommends using their cleaning tablets twice daily, rather than overnight as many people believe. They also state that this should be for 3 minutes, which is a much shorter amount of time! The steps to using their product, which can be found on the Steradent website, are:<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/dentures-in-a-glass-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Can you leave dentures in Steradent overnight?\" class=\"wp-image-22381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/dentures-in-a-glass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/dentures-in-a-glass-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/dentures-in-a-glass-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/dentures-in-a-glass-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/dentures-in-a-glass.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soak dentures for 3 minutes in Steradent and warm water<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rinse your denture in clean water<\/li>    <li>Place one Steradent tablet in a glass along with your dentures<\/li>    <li>Fill the glass with warm water (<strong>not boiling or hot water<\/strong> as that could warp your dentures)<\/li>    <li>Soak dentures for 3 minutes <\/li>    <li>Brush your denture with a soft toothbrush and make sure to remove all debris<\/li>    <li>Rinse your denture before wearing<\/li> <\/ol>    <p>Always follow the manufacturer&#8217;s directions when using cleaning materials to prevent misuse or overexposure to cleaning solutions.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"how-should-you-clean-your-dentures\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How should you clean your dentures?<\/h2>    <p>Our advice is to follow directions from your dentist and read the manufacturer guidelines for any additional denture cleaner. This is because there is no consensus between dental professionals on the proper way to clean your dentures. However, for a basic cleaning routine we recommend:<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Remove any denture adhesive and food remaining on the denture<\/li>    <li>Brush acrylic and metal false teeth with a <strong>soft brush<\/strong> and non-abrasive toothpaste<\/li>    <li>Thoroughly rinse afterwards and before wearing<\/li>    <li>For softer denture materials remove debris by rinsing with water<\/li>    <li>Use an additional cleaner once a week, or more depending on manufacturers instructions<\/li> <\/ol>    <p>Some materials need to be cleaned carefully so they don&#8217;t start to look dull or get scratched. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dentures-false-teeth\/single-tooth-dentures\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smaller dentures<\/a> or false teeth with metal parts need to be cleaned carefully so that they don&#8217;t break.<\/p>    <p>The following explains how the NHS recommends that you clean your dentures: <\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div style=\"display: contents;\" >  <div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-ajvsfutrl9k\" class=\"arve\"> \t<div class=\"arve-inner\"> \t\t<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/div> \t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;ch-ua &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts &#039;none&#039;;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;sync-xhr;usb &#039;none&#039;;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-ajvsfutrl9k\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/aJvsFUtRL9k?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/aJvsFUtRL9k?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"0\"><\/iframe> \t\t\t \t\t<\/div> \t\t \t<\/div> \t \t \t <\/div> <\/div><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Dentures need to be cleaned and cared for to ensure they remain <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dentures-false-teeth\/nhs-dentures-dont-fit\/\" target=\"_blank\">well-fitting<\/a> and don&#8217;t <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dentures-false-teeth\/loose-dentures\/\" target=\"_blank\">become loose<\/a> or warp. Make sure you also clean your <strong>natural teeth<\/strong>, gums and tongue for overall good oral health. If you think your dentures no longer fit, you can read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dentures-false-teeth\/better-fitting-dentures\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to make your dentures fit better<\/a> for advice. <\/p>    <h2 id=\"what-are-alternative-denture-cleaners-to-steradent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are alternative denture cleaners to Steradent?<\/h2>    <p>As you know, cleaning your false teeth is an important part of maintaining your oral health. However, if you aren&#8217;t sure about using Steradent there are plenty of alternatives out there. We have put together the following list of denture cleaning products in the UK for you to consider:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Efferdent Denture Cleaner Tablets<\/li>    <li>Polident Overnight Whitening Antibacterial Denture Cleanser Effervescent Tablets<\/li>    <li>Retainer Brite Cleaning Tablets<\/li>    <li>VITIS Orthodontic Effervescent Retainer Cleaning Tablets<\/li>    <li>Poligrip Denture Tablets<\/li>    <li>Dentural Max Solution<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>These products all have quite good reviews, but make sure you read the information included to know if they are suitable for your denture. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Denture cleaning products<\/h3>    <p>Alongside denture cleaners, there are other products that you can use to help clean your false teeth better. These include denture baths, sonic cleaners and denture cases. All of these are a type of plastic container that you can fit your removable teeth inside for safekeeping and cleaning.<\/p>    <p>Sonic cleaners are vibrating baths for your dentures. They vibrate rapidly to remove <strong>plaque, bacteria and remaining food particles<\/strong>, reducing your time spent brushing.  <\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/metal-partial-denture-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"metal partial dentures picture\" class=\"wp-image-7482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/metal-partial-denture-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/metal-partial-denture-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/metal-partial-denture.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clean metal parts carefully so they don&#8217;t break<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>    <p>Steradent is a good cleaning product to use if you follow the manufacturer&#8217;s guidelines. But, remember that soaking your dentures in Steradent overnight isn&#8217;t recommended. Using Steradent can have harmful effects on false teeth if they are made from soft materials like flexible dental resins. <\/p>    <p>We advise checking with your dentist which products are safe to use for your particular type of denture.<\/p>    <p>Acrylic and metal are ok to use with Steradent if you follow the directions properly. But, make sure you are careful when cleaning <strong>metal<\/strong> parts so that they don&#8217;t break. Using cleaning aids such as a toothbrush, sonic cleaner and denture case can help to improve your morning and evening dental routine.<\/p>    <p>If you aren&#8217;t sure you want to use Steradent, there are a multitude of alternatives out there for you to try. 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