• Brand name: Polident
• Industry: Oral healthcare
• Product category: Denture cleansers, denture adhesives (in select markets), and oral appliance cleaning products
• Current owner: Haleon
• Founded: 1925 (initially launched as a denture cleansing powder)
• Markets: Global
• Headquarters (brand owner): London, United Kingdom

Polident traces its origins to 1925, when it was introduced by the American pharmaceutical company Block Drug as one of the earliest commercial denture cleaning products. Originally sold as a powder-based cleanser, it helped popularise specialised cleaning solutions for removable dentures as an alternative to ordinary toothpaste or soap.

Throughout the 20th century, the brand expanded internationally and introduced new formulations, including cleansing tablets that dissolve in water to create an antibacterial cleaning solution.

In 2001, GlaxoSmithKline acquired Block Drug, incorporating Polident into its consumer healthcare portfolio.1

In 2022, GSK spun off its consumer healthcare business to form Haleon, making Haleon the current owner and marketer of the Polident brand worldwide.2

Depending on the market, the Polident product range may include:

• Daily denture cleansing tablets
• Overnight denture cleansers
• Three-minute fast-action cleansers
• Anti-bacterial denture cleansers
• Partial denture cleansers
• Cleaning products for retainers, aligners, mouth guards, and night guards
• Denture adhesives (available in selected markets)

The exact product lineup varies by region.3

Polident cleansing tablets are dissolved in warm (not hot) water to create a cleaning solution. The active ingredients produce an effervescent action designed to:

• Remove food debris
• Lift stains from coffee, tea, and tobacco
• Reduce plaque buildup
• Help eliminate odour-causing bacteria
• Clean areas that are difficult to reach with brushing alone

These products are intended solely for cleaning removable dental appliances and are not substitutes for toothpaste. Dentures should typically be brushed and rinsed after soaking.4

Although formulations differ by country, Polident cleansing tablets commonly contain ingredients such as:

• Sodium bicarbonate
• Citric acid
• Potassium monopersulfate
• Sodium carbonate peroxide
• Sodium perborate (in some formulations)
• Surfactants
• Enzymes
• Flavouring agents

Ingredient lists vary according to local regulations and specific product types.

Polident products are intended for individuals who use:

• Full dentures
• Partial dentures
• Orthodontic retainers
• Clear aligners
• Mouth guards
• Night guards

The brand focuses on helping users maintain oral appliance hygiene and extend the lifespan of removable dental devices.

Polident emphasises that specialised denture cleansers can:

• Help reduce microbial biofilm on dentures
• Remove stains more effectively than brushing alone
• Help maintain denture appearance
• Reduce bacteria associated with denture-related hygiene problems

The brand also provides educational resources for dental professionals regarding denture maintenance.5

Polident is sold in many countries across:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia
• Australia
• Latin America
• Africa

Brand names and product offerings may differ by market. In some countries, denture adhesive products are marketed under related names such as Poligrip or Super Poligrip.6

Polident is part of the oral health portfolio of Haleon, one of the world’s largest consumer health companies. Haleon’s portfolio also includes well-known oral care brands such as Sensodyne, Parodontax, and Pronamel.

Polident’s mission is to help denture wearers maintain effective denture hygiene, comfort, and confidence through products designed specifically for removable dental appliances. The brand promotes daily cleaning as an essential component of overall oral health and denture maintenance.

1. Block Drug
2. About Us | Polident
3. Polident – Denture Adhesives & Cleansers | Haleon HealthPartner
4. About Us
5. List of discontinued Polident and Poligrip products
6. I’ve heard that my preferred Polident product has been discontinued