{"id":228,"date":"2023-05-06T21:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T21:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2023-06-13T21:05:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T21:05:09","slug":"how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can I Wear Dentures?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_525211225__1___1686690077_74609.jpg\" alt=\"smiling seniors wearing dentures\" class=\"wp-image-229\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/dentures-and-partials.html\">dentures<\/a>, it\u2019s normal to be excited about how they make you look and feel. You might be tempted to wear them constantly, but in some situations that can be a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dentists would strongly recommend that you take out your dentures on occasion for a number of reasons. If you\u2019re wondering why that is, and when you need to take them out, here\u2019s a guide to how long you should wear your dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Can I Wear My Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern dentures are incredibly comfortable and look great, but you can\u2019t wear them all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the very least, you need to take your dentures out while you sleep. This gives your gums an opportunity to rest up and your dentures time to soak in a cleaning solution, keeping your prosthetic free of bacteria and your gums free of sores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first get your dentures, it\u2019s also perfectly normal to need to take them out more often to give your gums a break. If your gums are sore, feel free to take them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If I Don\u2019t Remove My Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason dentists recommend that you take off your dentures before bed is because the gums need time to breathe. If you don\u2019t let them do that for around 6-8 hours a night, it\u2019s common to wind up with sores on your gums from your dentures rubbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some bacterial and yeast infections that thrive in the moist environments created by dentures, and if you don\u2019t air out your gums, these infections can cause a condition known as denture stomatitis. This can make the dentures swollen, red, and can cause a painful burning sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Care for Your Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to stave off infection, one of the most important things to do is to soak your dentures in a cleaning solution overnight. This will keep them fresh and free of bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also brush your dentures after meals, and gently clean your gums when you take your prosthetic out to clear away any plaque buildup. Finally, see your dentist regularly for checkups. They\u2019ll be able to check on the quality of your dentures and ensure that they still fit you well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Deidra Harrison-McClain actually began as a dental assistant before becoming a dentist herself, and through every phase of her career, her love for communicating the importance of dentistry to her patients hasn\u2019t waned in the slightest. Dr. McClain received her dental degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville where she graduated at the top of her class. She completed her residency through the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about dentures, she can be reached at her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (615) 819-1644.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you first get your dentures, it\u2019s normal to be excited about how they make you look and feel. You might be tempted to wear them constantly, but in some situations that can be a problem. Most dentists would strongly recommend that you take out your dentures on occasion for a number of reasons. If [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Long Can I Wear My Dentures? | Goodlettsville Smiles<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have dentures, you may wonder how much you can get away with wearing them. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s what you should know.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"How Long Can I Wear My Dentures? | Goodlettsville Smiles\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"If you have dentures, you may wonder how much you can get away with wearing them. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s what you should know.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_525211225__1___1686690077_74609.jpg\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/\",\"name\":\"How Long Can I Wear My Dentures? | Goodlettsville Smiles\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_525211225__1___1686690077_74609.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-05-06T21:04:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-06-13T21:05:09+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7f6c94c9a954710d4730e6052be8ec2a\"},\"description\":\"If you have dentures, you may wonder how much you can get away with wearing them. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s what you should know.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_525211225__1___1686690077_74609.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_525211225__1___1686690077_74609.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":513},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Goodlettsville Smiles Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7f6c94c9a954710d4730e6052be8ec2a\",\"name\":\"goodlettsville\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02ffe3b3ad488579a226867b972eb3c466ee5c87aca06ae4baa2d44d8edb473?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02ffe3b3ad488579a226867b972eb3c466ee5c87aca06ae4baa2d44d8edb473?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"goodlettsville\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How Long Can I Wear My Dentures? | Goodlettsville Smiles","description":"If you have dentures, you may wonder how much you can get away with wearing them. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s what you should know.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_title":"How Long Can I Wear My Dentures? | Goodlettsville Smiles","twitter_description":"If you have dentures, you may wonder how much you can get away with wearing them. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s what you should know.","twitter_image":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_525211225__1___1686690077_74609.jpg","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/","url":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/","name":"How Long Can I Wear My Dentures? | Goodlettsville Smiles","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_525211225__1___1686690077_74609.jpg","datePublished":"2023-05-06T21:04:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-06-13T21:05:09+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7f6c94c9a954710d4730e6052be8ec2a"},"description":"If you have dentures, you may wonder how much you can get away with wearing them. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s what you should know.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/06\/how-many-hours-a-day-can-i-wear-dentures\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_525211225__1___1686690077_74609.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_525211225__1___1686690077_74609.jpg","width":800,"height":513},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/","name":"Goodlettsville Smiles Blog","description":"","inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7f6c94c9a954710d4730e6052be8ec2a","name":"goodlettsville","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02ffe3b3ad488579a226867b972eb3c466ee5c87aca06ae4baa2d44d8edb473?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02ffe3b3ad488579a226867b972eb3c466ee5c87aca06ae4baa2d44d8edb473?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"goodlettsville"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228\/revisions\/230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}