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Question:  How do you clean Fixodent from dentures?

May 28, 2010 9:44 am

Thank you for contacting Fixodent Denture Living. To remove denture adhesive from your dentures:
•Brush your dentures with very warm water using a stiff denture brush and denture paste or toothpaste.
•You can also use a denture cleanser such as Fixodent Denture Cleanser with Proguard.

Question:  How long do you soak partials in the cleanser and do you brush with the denture brush before or after soaking? Once cleaned at night after removal, how do you store them until the next day?

May 27, 2010 9:55 am

Thank you for contacting Fixodent Denture Living. Fixodent Denture Cleanser with ProGuard is recommended for use at least once a day for full or partial dentures. To use:
1. Drop one tablet in the bottom of a denture bath.
Place dentures in bath. Add very warm water (not hot) to cover dentures.
(Note: dentures do not need to lay flat in bath but do need to be COVERED with water)
2. Solution will effervesce and change from blue to clear. After 15 minutes, dentures are clean and odor free. May be soaked overnight if desired.
3. Lift dentures out of solution. Rinse with water before using dentures.

We recommend that you follow your dentist's recommendation on whether to brush the dentures before or after soaking in the cleansing solution.

Question:  Can I use Fixodent to hold a temporary bridge in?

May 26, 2010 10:53 am

Thank you for contacting Fixodent Denture Living. While we haven't tested it, we don't expect a problem using Fixodent on these types of appliances.

Due to the different types of materials, metals, etc. used on partials and bridges, we would suggest that you contact your dentist for the manufacturer's suggestions on adhesives appropriate for your appliance

Question:  I got a Fixodent denture wearer orientation kit for my partial denture with metal on it. Are these tablets safe for metal??

May 25, 2010 9:46 am

Thank you for contacting Fixodent Denture Living. Yes, you can definitely use this product with partials. It has been tested, and proven to be safe when used as directed for metal alloys and appliances.

Question:  Is falling asleep with dentures in a good idea, or should you always remove them?

May 24, 2010 2:41 pm

Thank you for contacting Fixodent Denture Living. We recommend that you remove your dentures and clean them every night. Whether or not you put them back in before going to bed is up to you and your dentist.