Can you sleep with dentures?

Is it possible to sleep with dentures?

Dentures are false teeth that are designed and moulded to fit into your mouth and replace or conceal missing, cracked or badly damaged teeth. They are commonly associated with older patients, however they can be applied to patients of any depending on their oral health circumstances.

There are two types of dentures: partial and complete. Whereas complete dentures are fitted if you are missing all your upper or lower teeth, partial dentures may be added to replace only a few missing teeth. 
Gaps in your teeth can cause a great deal of problems with both eating and talking, and therefore dentures provide a great solution, however there are questions raised about their permanency, and how often they should be taken out. This is particular true at night.

Whilst you can sleep with dentures, we would strongly recommend taking them out at night, as it will give your gums and bones a chance to relax, having had the pressure of the dentureAn artificial substitute for natural teeth and adjacent tissues. in throughout the day.

Additionally, in order to practise good oral hygiene, you can also place the dentures in water at night to ensure they are clean and thus avoid any further gum disease or oral issues. Regularly rinsing your dentures by taking them out in the evening allows you to make sure the full surface area of the denture has been cleaned. 
If you have any concerns or questions about your dentures, your local dental practice will be happy to provide the answers, or even book an appointment with your dentist directly to get some peace of mind.

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