Have you ever had to dig through the trash due to accidentally throwing your dentures away? This story that occurs for teenagers and their retainers, can also be true for your new dentures. This is why it is important to make sure that you safely store them while eating at a restaurant or at home.
It might seem easy to tuck them in a napkin or on your plate, but this can lead to mishaps. One minute you are setting them down, and the next you are lost in conversation, and the location of your dentures is lost from your mind.
Here are a few things you can do to make sure that your dentures are safely stored while you are not using them:
- Follow the same routine every single time you remove your dentures
- Put them in a place that is truly safe, such as your purse
- Have a case or bag to store them in that will keep them protected and easily located
- Never place them in a napkin on your tray or plate
- Check to make sure that you know where they are before dumping your plate
To further discuss the ways to keep your dentures safe with a denturist in Portland OR, click here. Tonya Poleon can help you work out a plan that fits in with your daily life!