{"id":162,"date":"2025-02-13T14:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T14:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sourisvalleydental.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2025-04-04T02:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T02:09:45","slug":"is-it-okay-to-wear-dentures-24-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sourisvalleydental.com\/blog\/is-it-okay-to-wear-dentures-24-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Okay to Wear Dentures 24\/7?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thanks to modern materials and methods, today’s dentures seem quite lifelike. It’s to the point that you could easily think of wearing them all the time. That said, using these replacement teeth<\/a> constantly is a terrible idea. To wear dentures 24\/7 would put you and the devices at risk, so you’re better off sticking to limited hours. If you want to learn more, here’s a primer on the dangers of 24\/7 denture use and how often to wear your restorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wearing Dentures 24\/7 is Harmful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though they look more natural than ever, wearing dentures all the time is bad for your health. Doing so could cause you to develop issues like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum Irritation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you wear your dentures overnight, your gums will likely suffer. The pressure from your prosthetics could cut off these tissues\u2019 circulation, leading to soreness and sensitivity. At the same time, keeping your dentures in your mouth would deprive your gums of fresh air. You\u2019d then be trapped with harmful bacteria that could give you gum disease, bad breath, and worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respiratory Strain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It isn\u2019t just your mouth that smarts from constant denture use, either. The latter often leads to respiratory strain and similar issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, wearing dentures overnight exposes your throat to bacteria. These microbes could make you highly likely to catch colds, respiratory infections, and pneumonia. With that last condition, research even shows wearing dentures constantly doubles your risk of deadly pneumonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaw Bone Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

24\/7 denture use is a major threat to your jaw\u2019s bone tissue. More specifically, it can cause your jawbone to slowly (but surely) lose its density.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, dentures press on your gums and the bony ridges supporting them. Making such pressure constant would accelerate bone resorption \u2013 a process that gradually reduces your jaw\u2019s bone quantity and density. As that process speeds up, dentures will eventually lack support and poorly fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only Wear Dentures During Daylight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To avoid the risks above, only wear dentures during daytime hours. Your gums will then have time to rest, and your mouth will stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best approach is to remove dentures from your mouth for 6-8 hours daily. During that period, the prosthetics should stay in a glass of denture solution. This mixture would keep your restorations clean as your gums recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than wear dentures 24\/7, use your restorations sparingly. Your restored smile will appreciate it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Souris Valley Dental Group<\/a> is based in Minot, ND. Led by five amazing dentists<\/a>, our practice offers truly comprehensive dentistry under one roof. Whether you need preventive, cosmetic, or restorative treatment, our team will quickly and gladly help your smile. You\u2019ll then have teeth and gums that can thrive for a lifetime! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (701)-852-5595<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thanks to modern materials and methods, today’s dentures seem quite lifelike. It’s to the point that you could easily think of wearing them all the time. That said, using these replacement teeth constantly is a terrible idea. To wear dentures 24\/7 would put you and the devices at risk, so you’re better off sticking to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nIs It Okay to Wear Dentures 24\/7? | Souris Valley Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In truth, you really shouldn\u2019t wear dentures 24\/7. 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