She says they remind her of “old swimming pools,” which I guess makes sense if you think about it.
That’s a pretty accurate description—never thought of it that way, but now I can’t un-smell it. I’ve always wondered, are there any tablets that don’t have that weird aftertaste? Or maybe it’s just part of the deal. Either way, you’re not alone with the “eww” faces. I still get them myself some mornings, honestly.
That aftertaste is real—honestly, I’ve had patients mention everything from “chlorine” to “mothballs.” Some tablets are a bit milder, but most have that weird flavor. If it helps, rinsing your dentures really well after soaking can cut down on it. And trust me, you’re definitely not the only one making faces in the morning... it’s just part of figuring out what works for you. Don’t get discouraged—finding a routine takes time, and you’re doing great just by sticking with it.
I get the thing about the aftertaste—my daughter’s had all sorts of complaints about it, too. But honestly, just rinsing sometimes doesn’t do the trick for her. We tried the regular tablets for a while, and even with extra rinses, she’d still wrinkle her nose at breakfast. I know some folks say you just get used to it, but in our case, it was starting to make her dread putting her dentures in at all.
What actually helped was switching up the cleaning method. Instead of using tablets every night, we started alternating with a mild, unscented soap and a soft brush on some days. It’s not perfect, but it cut down on that weird chemical flavor quite a bit. Plus, she’s way less likely to skip cleaning if she knows she won’t have to deal with that taste in the morning.
I think everyone’s different, and it’s not always about finding the “right” tablet or rinsing more. Sometimes you have to experiment a bit, especially with kids or teens who might be extra sensitive to flavors. I wouldn’t say we’ve found a magic fix, but at least mornings are less of a struggle now.
Also—this might sound odd—but letting the dentures air out for a few minutes after rinsing seems to help. Maybe it lets some of the smell dissipate? Not sure if there’s any science behind it, but it works for us.
It can be frustrating, especially when you feel like you’re doing everything “by the book” and it’s still not comfortable. Just wanted to throw out another angle in case anyone else is stuck in that rinse-repeat cycle and not getting results.
- Totally get what you mean about the aftertaste—my grandma used to complain about that, too.
- I actually never thought of using soap and a brush instead of tablets, but it makes sense.
- For me, I sometimes forget to clean mine at night, so I just do a quick rinse in the morning... not ideal, but better than nothing?
- Letting them air out for a bit after rinsing does seem to help with the smell, at least in my experience.
- Wish I had a perfect solution, but honestly, just mixing things up and not stressing too much seems to help me remember more often.
- Funny how something so small can turn into such a hassle.
- I get what you mean about just rinsing in the morning. I’ve done that too when I’m half-awake and realize I forgot the night routine. Not ideal, but yeah, definitely better than nothing.
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I’ve noticed this too. If I put them straight in the case, it’s like trapping the stink. Air drying makes a difference.Letting them air out for a bit after rinsing does seem to help with the smell, at least in my experience.
- I tried those tablets for a while, but honestly felt like they left more of an aftertaste than dish soap and a soft toothbrush. Maybe it’s just me, but the minty chemical thing lingers.
- For remembering, I set a recurring alarm on my phone—sounds silly but it helps when life gets busy.
- Has anyone actually had issues with using regular dish soap? My dentist said it’s fine as long as you rinse well, but sometimes I worry about residue.
Curious if anyone’s found a way to keep their case from smelling weird too? Mine always ends up gross by the end of the week even if I wipe it out.