How do you remove partial dentures?

I know this sounds weird but my aunt can't get her partial dentures out. any suggestions?

How do you remove partial dentures?
If you are talking about a partial denture with metal clasps (hooks) that hold it in, you pull the denture out by lifting the clasps on both sides at the same time. You put one finger at the base of each clasp and pull up (or down, depending if it's on the upper jaw or lower jaw). The denture has a "path" that it is designed to follow when it's put into or removed from the mouth, and it will just slide out once the clasps are released.





If your aunt dropped her partial the last time she took it out, the metal clasps that hold the denture in could have gotten bent, and she may need to see her dentist to have the denture removed and have the clasps readjusted. If a cavity has developed in one of the clasped teeth, the clasp can get hung up in a little indentation in the tooth and can't be removed without damaging the tooth.





At any rate, if you can't help your aunt remove her partial, call her dentist, and they can arrange for her to come in. It is a 10 minute appointment to remove the denture and adjust the clasps.
Reply:If this is a new partial she may need to work with it some or even go back to the dentist office so they can help her. There is usually a "combination," such as the clasp on the left, or the one on the right side, slips up "first," then they will lift out. Just have her relax and have a cup of coffee, the heat helps to loosen them. Sometimes patients get nervous and it makes it even harder for them to remove them. So tell her to relax with the coffee or something hot to drink and try again, she will get them out eventually but don't stress over it, there is always help if needed.
Reply:It is easiest to use your fingernail over the clasp and pull down. Usually partials have a certain way to go in and come out. one side may want to come out first. If nothing helps she will need to see her dentist.