Denture Danger: Can I Wear My Restoration 24/7?

September 19, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — mydentistfw @ 6:20 pm
Full set of dentures in a clear glass on a desk next to an alarm clock

If you’ve lost some or all of your natural teeth and are looking for a reliable replacement, you might benefit from dentures. These versatile prosthetics can be adapted to meet your unique needs to restore your smile’s functionality. Plus, they can be customized to look just like the ones that went missing.

It can take about a month for new patients to become acclimated to wearing their dentures all day. However, once they do, it’s not uncommon to wonder whether they sleep with them in their mouths to avoid the hassle of removing them nightly. While this might be okay to do occasionally, it’s generally not recommended. Continue reading to learn three reasons why!

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