Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. Seems to have
gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is changing.
But I can't seem to get it off. I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. Luckily I tried it on an old
denture and not my good ones :-).
I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
--
Intelligence is an experiment that failed - G. B. Shaw
On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:58:48 -0700 (PDT), Robatoy
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Oct 31, 10:27 pm, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast
>dot net> wrote:
>> "Larry Blanchard" <[email protected]> wrote
>>
>> > I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
>> > used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>>
>> > Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
>>
>> Yep, as a fellow "seasoned citizen"(old fart?), I too have had problems with
>> my dentures not being pretty. Not a problem for me, but it drives my wife
>> batty. I got an ultrasonic cleaner and it took the film right off in a few
>> sessions. And to let you know how well it works, my wife totally approves
>> of it. And THAT is a rare event.
>>
>> The brand I use is Sonic Brite. It is a small, battery operated unit. You
>> fill to a line inside with warm water and put in a 1/2 teaspoon of the Sonic
>> Brite powder. Put the dentures in so they lay flat on the bottom. Then
>> turn it on. It goes for 15 minutes, then turns off. You need to remove the
>> dentures right away, or they will pick up a bad taste. In fact, you need to
>> thoroughly clean them will water afterwards to get the bad taste off of
>> them. But the dentures end up really smooth and clean. And I suppose it
>> helps curtail any little critters that may want to grow on there.
>>
>> You do have to buy their powder. Most people just buy the unit and powder
>> on line. They are readily available.
>>
>> One little problem with this unit is that it will just walk across the
>> counter and fall on the floor unless you put up some kind of cage around it.
>> I either put up some cups or put it in a box. You also have to remember to
>> turn the switch off when done.
>>
>> It works well and does not affect the plastic. If the dentures are looking
>> bad, it could take a month or so to bring them back to pretty. I have
>> talked to other people who use this and many of them, including me, use the
>> unit once or twice a week. Some clean freaks use it everyday. I rinse
>> thoroughly with water and wipe them off twice after each cleaning session.
>> The teeth do really feel fresh and clean when you put them in after a
>> cleaning session.
>>
>> HTH,
>> Lee
>
>Or look into the Festooth line of products.
ONLY $32,497.14 down and...
--
When you are kind to someone in trouble, you hope they'll remember
and be kind to someone else. And it'll become like a wildfire.
-- Whoopi Goldberg
On 10/31/2011 04:26 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
> Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
> group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
>
> I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. Seems to have
> gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is changing.
>
> But I can't seem to get it off. I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
> especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
>
> The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
> tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. Luckily I tried it on an old
> denture and not my good ones :-).
>
> I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
> used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>
> Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
>
I think my dentist uses ultra-sonic and/or water-pic. I have 'em
polished up every year.
--
"A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to
blame somebody else." -John Burroughs
"Larry Blanchard" <[email protected]> wrote
>
> I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
> used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>
> Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
>
Yep, as a fellow "seasoned citizen"(old fart?), I too have had problems with
my dentures not being pretty. Not a problem for me, but it drives my wife
batty. I got an ultrasonic cleaner and it took the film right off in a few
sessions. And to let you know how well it works, my wife totally approves
of it. And THAT is a rare event.
The brand I use is Sonic Brite. It is a small, battery operated unit. You
fill to a line inside with warm water and put in a 1/2 teaspoon of the Sonic
Brite powder. Put the dentures in so they lay flat on the bottom. Then
turn it on. It goes for 15 minutes, then turns off. You need to remove the
dentures right away, or they will pick up a bad taste. In fact, you need to
thoroughly clean them will water afterwards to get the bad taste off of
them. But the dentures end up really smooth and clean. And I suppose it
helps curtail any little critters that may want to grow on there.
You do have to buy their powder. Most people just buy the unit and powder
on line. They are readily available.
One little problem with this unit is that it will just walk across the
counter and fall on the floor unless you put up some kind of cage around it.
I either put up some cups or put it in a box. You also have to remember to
turn the switch off when done.
It works well and does not affect the plastic. If the dentures are looking
bad, it could take a month or so to bring them back to pretty. I have
talked to other people who use this and many of them, including me, use the
unit once or twice a week. Some clean freaks use it everyday. I rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe them off twice after each cleaning session.
The teeth do really feel fresh and clean when you put them in after a
cleaning session.
HTH,
Lee
On Oct 31, 7:26=A0pm, Larry Blanchard <[email protected]> wrote:
> Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
> group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
>
> I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. =A0Seems to have
> gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is changing.
>
> But I can't seem to get it off. =A0I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
> especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
>
> The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
> tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. =A0Luckily I tried it on an ol=
d
> denture and not my good ones :-).
>
> I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
> used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>
> Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
Implants. How much money you got?
On Oct 31, 10:27=A0pm, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast
dot net> wrote:
> "Larry Blanchard" <[email protected]> wrote
>
> > I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
> > used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>
> > Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
>
> Yep, as a fellow "seasoned citizen"(old fart?), I too have had problems w=
ith
> my dentures not being pretty. =A0Not a problem for me, but it drives my w=
ife
> batty. =A0I got an ultrasonic cleaner and it took the film right off in a=
few
> sessions. =A0And to let you know how well it works, my wife totally appro=
ves
> of it. =A0And THAT is a rare event.
>
> The brand I use is Sonic Brite. =A0It is a small, battery operated unit. =
=A0You
> fill to a line inside with warm water and put in a 1/2 teaspoon of the So=
nic
> Brite powder. =A0Put the dentures in so they lay flat on the bottom. =A0T=
hen
> turn it on. =A0It goes for 15 minutes, then turns off. =A0You need to rem=
ove the
> dentures right away, or they will pick up a bad taste. =A0In fact, you ne=
ed to
> thoroughly clean them will water afterwards to get the bad taste off of
> them. =A0But the dentures end up really smooth and clean. =A0And I suppos=
e it
> helps curtail any little critters that may want to grow on there.
>
> You do have to buy their powder. =A0Most people just buy the unit and pow=
der
> on line. =A0They are readily available.
>
> One little problem with this unit is that it will just walk across the
> counter and fall on the floor unless you put up some kind of cage around =
it.
> I either put up some cups or put it in a box. =A0You also have to remembe=
r to
> turn the switch off when done.
>
> It works well and does not affect the plastic. =A0If the dentures are loo=
king
> bad, it could take a month or so to bring them back to pretty. =A0I have
> talked to other people who use this and many of them, including me, use t=
he
> unit once or twice a week. =A0Some clean freaks use it everyday. =A0I rin=
se
> thoroughly with water and wipe them off twice after each cleaning session=
.
> The teeth do really feel fresh and clean when you put them in after a
> cleaning session.
>
> HTH,
> Lee
Or look into the Festooth line of products.
in 1512297 20111101 101807 Dave <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:58:48 -0700 (PDT), Robatoy
>>Or look into the Festooth line of products.
>
>Yeah. The Festooth OF 2200 EB Router should take care of any plaque on
>your dentures.
Angle grinder ...
Sort of a "white elephant" thing?
------
"Doug Miller" wrote in message news:[email protected]...
No. Ivory.
-----------
On 11/4/2011 2:43 PM, Fred the Red Neck wrote:
> On Oct 31, 7:26 pm, Larry Blanchard<[email protected]> wrote:
>> Way OT...
>
> Didn't George Washington have dentures made from wood?
What did you Dentist or Denturist say?
-----------
"Larry Blanchard" wrote in message news:[email protected]...
Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. Seems to have
gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is changing.
But I can't seem to get it off. I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. Luckily I tried it on an old
denture and not my good ones :-).
I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
--
Intelligence is an experiment that failed - G. B. Shaw
On 11/4/2011 1:43 PM, Fred the Red Shirt wrote:
> On Oct 31, 7:26 pm, Larry Blanchard<[email protected]> wrote:
>> Way OT...
>
> Didn't George Washington have dentures made from wood?
No they were plastic. ;~0
Larry Blanchard wrote:
> Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
> group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
>
> I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. Seems to
> have gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is
> changing.
>
> But I can't seem to get it off. I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
> especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
>
> The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
> tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. Luckily I tried it on an
> old denture and not my good ones :-).
>
> I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those
> was used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>
> Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
I use an ultrasonic cleaner on my guns, it shouldn't hurt your gums.
Ultrasonic cleaners work by generating almost microscopic bubbles which
scrub-a-dub-dub on the immersed item. You dentist uses one.
On 11/3/2011 7:48 PM, Roy wrote:
> On Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:26:59 -0500, Leon<lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:
>
>> On 10/31/2011 6:26 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
>>> Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
>>> group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
>>>
>>> I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. Seems to have
>>> gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is changing.
>>>
>>> But I can't seem to get it off. I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
>>> especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
>>>
>>> The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
>>> tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. Luckily I tried it on an old
>>> denture and not my good ones :-).
>>>
>>> I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
>>> used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>>>
>>> Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
>>>
>>
>> Well I am almost shocked that this OT conversation has not splintered
>> off into E.D. and the arguments from the "experts".
>
>
> E.D.: "Hello Wilbur".
Ohhhhh Wilber, not that E.D.
On Oct 31, 7:26=A0pm, Larry Blanchard <[email protected]> wrote:
> Way OT...
Didn't George Washington have dentures made from wood?
How about using an electric toothbrush and a toothpaste
with a polishing agent?
There used to be one called Topal.
--
FF
Larry Blanchard wrote:
> Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
> group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
>
> I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. Seems to have
> gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is changing.
>
> But I can't seem to get it off. I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
> especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
>
> The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
> tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. Luckily I tried it on an old
> denture and not my good ones :-).
>
> I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
> used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>
> Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
>
Using mouthwash may make it worse, in my experience.
--
Gerald Ross
Afraid of heights? Not me, I'm afraid
of widths! --Steven Wright
On Nov 4, 4:02=A0pm, Doug Miller <[email protected]>
wrote:
> On 11/4/2011 2:43 PM, Fred the Red Shirt wrote:
>
> > On Oct 31, 7:26 pm, Larry Blanchard<[email protected]> =A0wrote:
> >> Way OT...
>
> > Didn't George Washington have dentures made from wood?
>
> No. Ivory.
He may have had more than one set. I read somewhere that someone
maybe not Washington, had dentures made with 'donor' teeth
extracted from slaves which sounded a bit suspicious to me.
Sort of like Tycho Brahe who had more than one artificial nose.
(Though I presume he only wore one at time...)
--
FF
On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:26:40 +0000 (UTC), Larry Blanchard
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
>group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
>
>I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. Seems to have
>gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is changing.
>
>But I can't seem to get it off. I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
>especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
>
>The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
>tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. Luckily I tried it on an old
>denture and not my good ones :-).
>
>I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
>used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>
>Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
A Dremel tool.
On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:27:28 -0400, Lee Michaels wrote:
> And to let you know how well it works, my wife totally approves of it.
> And THAT is a rare event.
>
> The brand I use is Sonic Brite. It is a small, battery operated unit.
OK, you and others have convinced me - ultrasonic is the way to go,
We'll see if my wife approves :-).
Thanks to all - even the Festooth folks.
--
Intelligence is an experiment that failed - G. B. Shaw
On 11/4/2011 2:43 PM, Fred the Red Shirt wrote:
> On Oct 31, 7:26 pm, Larry Blanchard<[email protected]> wrote:
>> Way OT...
>
> Didn't George Washington have dentures made from wood?
No. Ivory.
On 10/31/2011 6:26 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
> Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
> group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
>
> I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. Seems to have
> gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is changing.
>
> But I can't seem to get it off. I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
> especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
>
> The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
> tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. Luckily I tried it on an old
> denture and not my good ones :-).
>
> I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
> used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>
> Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
>
Well I am almost shocked that this OT conversation has not splintered
off into E.D. and the arguments from the "experts".
On Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:26:59 -0500, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:
>On 10/31/2011 6:26 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
>> Way OT, but since I'm sure I'm not the only seasoned citizen on this
>> group, I thought I might find some expertise here.
>>
>> I'm having a problem with plaque forming on my dentures. Seems to have
>> gotten worse in the last year or so, maybe my chemistry is changing.
>>
>> But I can't seem to get it off. I've tried the soaks, the toothpaste
>> especially for dentures, a vinegar/water mix, and a bleach/water mix.
>>
>> The only method that had much effect was the bleach/water but it also
>> tended to bleach out the pink "gum" color. Luckily I tried it on an old
>> denture and not my good ones :-).
>>
>> I've seen ads for ultrasonic cleaners, but I wonder if one of those was
>> used on a regular basis what the effect on the plastic might be.
>>
>> Anyone found a solution they'd share with me?
>>
>
>Well I am almost shocked that this OT conversation has not splintered
>off into E.D. and the arguments from the "experts".
E.D.: "Hello Wilbur".
On Fri, 4 Nov 2011 11:43:09 -0700 (PDT), Fred the Red Shirt
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Oct 31, 7:26 pm, Larry Blanchard <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Way OT...
>
>Didn't George Washington have dentures made from wood?
Here's the details. I was starting to cringe by the time I got to the bottom of
the page.
http://www.americanrevolution.org/dental.html
On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:59:50 -0500, Roy <[email protected]>
>Here's the details. I was starting to cringe by the time I got to the bottom of
>the page.
>http://www.americanrevolution.org/dental.html
Considering all the aches and complaints we North Americans have in
this day and age, in retrospect, we really have it pretty easy.