Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Further advice for cleaning Bill’s denture plate

False teeth in a glass

Action Comments
Clean Bill’s denture plate over a basin of cold water This is in case you drop it whilst cleaning and it breaks
Brush the denture with unperfumed soap or toothpaste to remove build up of saliva and/or food if person is eating and drinking Overuse of denture cleaner with bleach can discolour dentures
If Bill prefers, remove his denture plate and store overnight in cold water Label the container as Bill doesn’t want to lose his teeth to someone else

Page last reviewed: 29 Apr 2021