1. What is the best way to clean dentures?
Regular toothpastes used on natural teeth may not be suitable for dentures as they may scratch the denture surface. Dentures need cleaning daily, and because they are different from natural teeth, they require special methods, like a denture cleanser, which are designed to effectively kill bacteria and help reduce plaque and stain build up when used as directed.
2. How do Polident denture cleansers work?
Polident “4 in 1” cleaning system contains 4 cleaning agents that act together helping to keep your denture clean. It kills 99.99% of odour-causing bacteria* and helps remove plaque and stains** for a fresher and cleaner denture. All from the very first usage, and being gentler than toothpaste on denture material.
*in laboratory tests
**when used as directed
The oxidants (Sodium percarbonate and Potassium monopersulfate) in the formulation work to remove the stains that can build up each day. They are also effective in killing the bacteria that are harboured by your dentures.
The detergent (Sodium lauryl sulfate) will clean dentures by helping to lift the stain debris from the surface. The effervescent ingredients (sodium bicarbonate and citric acid) help to breakdown the tablet and disperse the above ingredients so they can get to work cleaning your denture. These actions are helped by brushing your dentures with the solution after soaking.
3. Can I use more or less Polident denture cleaning tablets than recommended?
No, always use Polident formula as directed on the label.
4. Why is it important to use Polident every day?
A daily denture cleaning regime is essential to maintain good denture hygiene.
Once a denture is placed in the mouth, plaque, stains and bacteria start to build up.
Polident is specifically formulated to help remove plaque and stains. It also has proven bactericidal activity, killing 99.9% of odour causing bacteria*.
*soaking only, in laboratory testing
5. Why should I use Polident tablets instead of regular toothpaste? Is it better than regular toothpaste?
Regular toothpastes contain abrasives that help clean natural teeth primarily through mechanical action. Acrylic used in dentures is softer than natural enamel. Therefore abrasives in toothpaste can scratch the denture surface, helping to create the ideal conditions for growth of bacteria.
Polident denture cleanser tablet formulations are non abrasive, specifically designed to be gentle on dentures but hard on bacteria.
6. Can Polident denture cleanser products be used with orthodontic appliances?
When used as directed, Polident cleansers are suitable to use with dental/orthodontic appliances made up of polymethyl methacrylate, stainless steel and cobalt chrome alloys. Please check with your dentist to gain advice specific to your appliance.
7. What is Polident Partials Cleanser?
Polident Partials cleanser is suitable for metal surfaces of partial dentures.
8. I’ve noticed flecks in the Polident solution. Is that normal?
After the Polident solution has fully dissolved, you may notice sediment at the bottom of the container. This is normal.
1. How long does Poligrip denture adhesive hold?
Our formulation provides an effective all-day hold for well-fitting dentures (up to 12 hours) — depending upon the individual, the fit of the denture, and the amount of saliva in the mouth and the foods and beverages that are consumed. Visit your dentist regularly and discuss issues you may have.
2. How do Poligrip denture adhesives work?
Poligrip adhesives have demonstrated in clinical studies to provide consumers with benefits of all day hold and helping to seal out food particles. Physical retention of the dentures occurs when the adhesive swells in the presence of moisture (saliva).
3. How does Poligrip denture adhesive seal out food?
Poligrip denture adhesives form a physical barrier between the gum and the denture surface. This physical barrier serves to help block out food particles from getting trapped between the gums and the denture.
4. Do Haleon Denture products contain zinc?
At Haleon, consumer safety is our primary concern. As a precautionary measure, Haleon voluntarily stopped the manufacture and distribution of all zinc-containing denture adhesives in February 2010.
Since 2010, Haleon manufactured denture adhesive creams no longer contain Zinc and all are labeled Zinc Free.
POLIDENT/POLIGRIP is a registered trade mark of the Haleon group of companies
