Polident vs. Efferdent: Choosing the Right Effervescent Denture Cleanser
Are you having difficulty deciding on the right denture cleanser for you? When choosing between denture and dental appliance cleaners, such as Polident and Efferdent, your choice may come down to a few factors, such as:
- The materials of your dentures
- The level of staining
- Any sensitivities you may have to cleanser ingredients
Regardless of your choice of cleanser, regular cleaning will help ensure the longevity of your dentures and promote good oral hygiene.
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How to Use Effervescent Denture Cleansers
No matter the brand, effervescent denture cleaner instructions are typically the following:
- Fill a container with enough warm water (not hot) to submerge your dental appliance.
- Drop one tablet into the water.
- Place your dentures into the solution and let them soak for the recommended time (typically three to five minutes, but overnight if you prefer).
- After soaking, brush your dentures with a soft denture brush to remove any remaining debris or stains.
- Rinse your dentures thoroughly with running water before placing them back in your mouth.
Polident 3 Minute Daily Cleanser kills 99% of odor-causing bacteria* when used as directed and provides a better clean vs. a leading competitor brand.1**
* in laboratory tests
^ when used as directed
**Efferdent Complete Clean
Ω C. albicans after 5 minute soak in lab tests
Source Citations:
- Fraunhofer IMWS (2023) ‘In vitro Stain Food Model for Evaluating the Cleaning Performance of Effervescent Denture Cleansers’, V206/2023, Haleon data on file, Haleon.
- Ingestion of a Denture Cleanser: Did It Cause Gastric Perforation? Toxicology Observations. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/bf03160946.pdf. Accessed 12/15/23.
