Denture Care Necessary For Good Health

Writing for American Nurse  (8/9), Malissa Mulkey, a clinical nurse specialist at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina, says, “Microbial plaque that accumulates on dentures may be harmful to oral mucosa and overall health.” Proper denture care is necessary “to prevent plaque accumulation and potential gingivitis and periodontal disease.” Mulkey writes, “When patients can’t care for their own dentures, they rely on nurses and other healthcare providers to perform the necessary maintenance.”