Do you take your dentures out at night
How many dentures in Richmond are sitting in a glass on the bedside table at night?
We have all seen the movie or the comedy skit that shows a pair of dentures sitting on the bedside table in a glass ready to pop back in the next morning.
Did you know that there are very important reasons that dentures should be taken out at night?
Pain and uncomfortable dentures
Ill-fitting dentures can cause embarrassment and pain for many adults in Richmond. Dentures need to fit snugly against the gums so that they do not slide around and move in your mouth. If your dentures are moving they can cause pain, rubbing against your gums, which leads to soreness and swelling.
Wearing dentures 24 hours a day contributes to the acceleration of bone loss and resorption because it puts pressure on the gums and bony ridges beneath them. Resorption is the process that results in gradual decrease in bone volume and density over time.
Hidden side effects of wearing dentures at night
If you are looking for another reason to take your dentures out at night then consider the fact that people wearing dentures while sleeping are more likely to have tongue and denture plaque, gum inflammation and positive cultures for thrush.
If you are wearing dentures in Richmond, make sure you visit your dentist regularly and have your dentures and gums examined. Understanding the health benefits of preventative care will ensure that your gums remain happy and healthy.
A good nights sleep
Taking your dentures out at night allows your gums and other denture-bearing tissues not only time to rest and recover but also to take advantage of one of the miracles of the processes of the human body – saliva. Saliva has naturally occurring anti-bacterial agents and taking your dentures out at night allows time for your saliva to do its work and create a healthy environment for your dentures.
While you are sleeping and giving your gums time to rest and recover placing your dentures in a glass of water or an alkaline peroxide solution made specifically for this purpose will ensure that your dentures are ready to pop back in the next morning, allowing you to start the day fresh and re-invigorated.