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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsSpeaking of geezers (as one does), what's the skinny on "acryllic resin" for partials?
In my life long banging my head on brick walls, the one denominator appears to be: I need to get to the bottom of things. On any topic that pops for me for who-knows-what reason.
So. There are these dental "partials". We'll reserve confidentiality about names, persons, whatever. So this confidential name uses a fizzing tablet every single night. Also, never uses them for more than cosmetic purposes, not for eating.
Anyway, one (and no need to breach confidentiality) wonders why some kind of white/plaque? build up has built up.
As a service to (whomever) I Googled "partials cleansing"/whatever and discovered that these things are made of "acrylic resin" and besides the fizzy tablet need to be brushed with a soft toothbrush, at this early stage of research, with dishwashing soap, hydrogen peroxide, CALGON!1, or who knows what else. Nothing harsher like toothpaste.
So before my final report to (whomever), I'm flummoxed about "acrylic resin" and what other things might be done, such as some kind of lubricant (mineral oil?).
Next thing I'm flummoxed about is whether I really ought to delete this post.
hedda_foil
(16,375 posts)Try soaking them in a vinegar and water solution, say 1/3 vinegar to 2/3 water for 15 minutes a t a time, then brush with the special brush under running water. It's probably calcium buildup from the water. If it hasn't budged after a couple sessions of this, I don't know.
UPDATE! Here's a link with slightly different proportions and timing. It mentions tartar and mineral build-up specifically.
dchill
(38,532 posts)I HAD to say that.
dchill
(38,532 posts)who has nearly a full set of said "acrylic resin" choppers. This individual, who, again, is as close to me as I am now, uses them for eating, as there is no realistic option. The plaquelike buildup occurs in one spot only, and I, er this individual, believes it's due to a manufacturing defect.
I, er, this individual does not like these appliances, but they're better than nothing. As for the plaquey buildup, I - shit - this guy simply uses a pocket knife to scrape it out. Nothing else works.