Is it ok to sleep with dentures in?
Your dentures may boost your confidence and make you feel better about your smile, but wearing them to bed is generally not a good idea.
It is recommended that you remove your dentures at night to give your gums a rest. Even if you’re wondering whether you can sleep with partial dentures in your mouth, it’s still a good idea to remove them. Any sort of denture can cause issues, so it’s best to be cautious.
Wearing dentures while sleeping has been linked to an increased risk of sickness and illness such as pneumonia, as well as concerns such as gum and tongue plaque, gum inflammation, and oral hygiene issues.
Additionally, if you do not remove your dentures at night and brush and care for your gums, you are creating a breeding ground for oral bacteria and fungi, which can create odours and irritation. So, in response to the question, “Can you wear false teeth to bed?” the answer is that you should avoid it if at all possible.
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