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While wearing artificial teeth, you may be under the assumption that your prosthetics will never stain or become discolored. The reality is that although they are not porous like traditional tooth enamel, they can still become dull over time if you\u2019re not careful. If you want to avoid the potential of walking around with a lackluster grin, here are four ways you can whiten dentures<\/a> and maintain the beautiful, brighter smile you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Avoid Using Regular Toothpaste to Clean Your Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regular toothpaste is highly abrasive and can cause scratches to your artificial teeth. This is why it\u2019s important you ask your dentist about non-abrasive products as well as use a soft-bristled brush to clean your dentures. This will help them retain their beautiful sheen and keep them looking brighter and healthier over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limit Your Consumption of Stain-Causing Foods and Beverages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coffee, soda, tea, red wine, berries, soy sauce, and other darkly pigmented foods and beverages can wreak havoc on your dentures if you aren\u2019t careful. While it is best to avoid these altogether, it\u2019s often hard to do, and honestly, it\u2019s unlikely that most individuals who wear these prosthetics will never reach for a morning cup of joe ever again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, when consuming any of these (or similar) foods\/beverages, make sure to thoroughly rinse your teeth or clean them with a soft-bristled brush. This minimizes the risk of stains developing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soak Your Dentures Overnight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before going to bed, you need to make sure you remove your dentures and allow them to soak. There are many reasons for this, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n