Harms of using bleach or hot water when cleaning dentures

My grandmother was putting her prosthesis in boiling water. Will the prosthesis be deformed?

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Dr. Dt. Onur Karahan Verified Medical Specialist (TME (Çene Eklemi) & Oklüzyon Uzmanı)

04.09.2026 22:28 TR

@Ayşegül Yılmaz in reply to:

Boiling water destroys the molecular structure of the acrylic denture, causing it to warp and not fit in the mouth. Bleach fades the color of the prosthesis and increases the microbial pores. Only warm water and special denture cleaning tablets should be used.

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Gizem Sarı

05.09.2026 03:35 TR

@Ayşegül Yılmaz in reply to:

I was wondering the same question, and the detailed answer given by our doctor was very enlightening. Thanks.

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