{"id":120,"date":"2024-08-12T15:46:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T15:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=120"},"modified":"2024-08-12T15:46:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T15:46:08","slug":"can-you-wear-your-dentures-24-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/can-you-wear-your-dentures-24-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Curious If You Can Wear Your Dentures 24\/7? Here\u2019s the Answer!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Smiling-woman-talking-to-dentist-at-appointment-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman talking to dentist at appointment\" class=\"wp-image-121\" style=\"width:346px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Smiling-woman-talking-to-dentist-at-appointment-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Smiling-woman-talking-to-dentist-at-appointment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Smiling-woman-talking-to-dentist-at-appointment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Smiling-woman-talking-to-dentist-at-appointment-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Smiling-woman-talking-to-dentist-at-appointment-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t seen dentures since the ones your grandparents wore, then you haven\u2019t seen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a>! While these restorations were once bulky, obvious, and hard to maneuver, they now look great, function optimally, and fit comfortably. As a result, you might be wondering if you can wear your dentures 24\/7. To learn the answer, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Reasons Not to Wear Your Denture 24\/7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first get your denture, your dentist may ask you to wear it around the clock, including while you sleep. After that, you should get in the habit of taking them out for 6-8 hours a day to avoid the following problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unhealthy Tissue<\/strong> \u2013 Can you imagine the bacteria build-up and smell if you were to get in the habit of never taking off your shoes? Yuck! Taking your dentures off allows blood to re-circulate to your gums, helping keep the soft tissue in your mouth healthy. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respiratory Issues<\/strong> \u2013 Did you know that wearing your dentures 24\/7 increases your risk of developing life-threatening pneumonia? So, taking your restoration out at night benefits both your oral and overall health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accelerated Bone Loss<\/strong> \u2013 In short, wearing your dentures day and night accelerates bone resorption. In addition to negatively impacting your bite, this negatively impacts how your restoration fits, shortening their lifespan considerably.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Remove Your Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to remove your dentures is before bed. That way, your gums have a chance to rest for 6-8 hours while you sleep. Plus, placing your restoration in a glass filled with clean water or a dentist-recommended cleaner will ensure that they are fresh and clean come morning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: You should also take your dentures off if they are broken, or if they don\u2019t fit properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Other Options Do I Have for Replacing My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentures are a tried-and-true tooth-replacement solution, but they aren\u2019t the only ones. In recent years, dental implants have skyrocketed in popularity because they help preserve your jawbone, they are incredibly versatile, and they can last for 20 years or more with proper care. So, whether you\u2019re missing one tooth or an entire arch of teeth, don\u2019t hesitate to talk to your dental team about your options outside of dentures as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to providing our patients with essential preventive and restorative care, our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/\">Winthrop Street Dentistry<\/a> offers specialty services, like dentures! We even have an in-house oral surgeon. So, if you don\u2019t like the idea of having to take your dentures out at night, you can opt for dental implants instead! Our Worcester dental team would be more than happy to review all of the tooth-replacement solutions available to you. So, don\u2019t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(508) 756-0990<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you haven\u2019t seen dentures since the ones your grandparents wore, then you haven\u2019t seen dentures! While these restorations were once bulky, obvious, and hard to maneuver, they now look great, function optimally, and fit comfortably. As a result, you might be wondering if you can wear your dentures 24\/7. 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