{"id":132,"date":"2019-12-14T21:27:12","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T21:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2020-01-14T21:29:18","modified_gmt":"2020-01-14T21:29:18","slug":"should-i-soak-my-dentures-overnight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/2019\/12\/should-i-soak-my-dentures-overnight\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Soak My Dentures Overnight?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/2019\/12\/should-i-soak-my-dentures-overnight\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/soaking-dentures-on-bedside-table-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"soaking dentures on bedside table\" class=\"wp-image-133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/soaking-dentures-on-bedside-table-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/soaking-dentures-on-bedside-table-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/soaking-dentures-on-bedside-table-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/soaking-dentures-on-bedside-table.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/dentures.html\">Dentures<\/a>\nprovide reliable, attractive, and functional tooth replacement. However, if you\nwant your prosthetic to stand the test of time, you must take proper care of\nit. For example, you should be careful not to drop it, and you have to use the\nright technique when you are eating hard or crunchy foods. It is also vital\nthat you pay attention to denture hygiene. In this blog post, we discuss an\nimportant question that relates to that topic: Should dentures be soaked\novernight?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Wear Your Denture 24\/7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you may love the confidence and chewing ability that\nyour denture grants you, you should not wear it 24\/7. It is essential to remove\nit from your mouth from time to time so the gums and bones that support it can\nhave a chance to rest. Removing it is also necessary in order to properly clean\nit. Without regular, thorough cleanings, harmful bacteria may accumulate on\nyour denture and lead to an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard recommendation is to remove your dentures at\nnight and brush them thoroughly but gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a\nnon-abrasive toothpaste or denture cleanser. In a pinch, you can use a mild,\nclear household soap. If you use adhesive to keep your denture in place, you\nshould remove any remaining bits of it from the grooves on your denture\u2019s\nunderside. Then, you can replace your denture in your mouth if you wish.\nHowever, the better option is to soak it overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why and How to Soak Your Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most types of dentures will lose their shape if they are not\nkept moist. Therefore, when you take your dentures out of your mouth at night,\nyou should store them in a liquid-filled container. What kind of liquid? Many\nindividuals use plain tap water or distilled water to soak their dentures. However,\nregularly soaking them in a cleansing solution can help them to remain as clean\nand functional as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different denture manufacturers have different guidelines on\nwhich soaking solutions are best. Your dentist may even suggest a product that\nwill help your denture to stay clean, shapely, and functional for as long as\npossible. Do not be shy about asking for recommendations. When you use a\ndenture cleansing solution, be sure to thoroughly rinse your denture in the\nmorning. You do not want the chemicals from the cleanser in your mouth because\nthey may irritate some of your soft tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentures take good care of you. It is only logical that\nyou should take good care of them by keeping them clean and moist every day and\nnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet Our Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Dental Practice of Bloomfield is proud to have six\ndoctors on-staff with many decades of combined experience. The restorative\nexperts on our team are more than capable of designing beautiful, well-fitting\ndentures. They will also be happy to answer any questions you might have about\nyour dentures. To learn more about us and how we may be able to serve you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/contact-us.html\">contact our team<\/a>\nat 860-242-5594.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dentures provide reliable, attractive, and functional tooth replacement. However, if you want your prosthetic to stand the test of time, you must take proper care of it. For example, you should be careful not to drop it, and you have to use the right technique when you are eating hard or crunchy foods. It is also vital that you pay attention to denture hygiene. In this blog post, we discuss an important question that relates to that topic: Should dentures be soaked overnight? <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/2019\/12\/should-i-soak-my-dentures-overnight\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","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-132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Should I Soak My Dentures Overnight?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Proper denture care is essential if you want your prosthetic to stand the test of time. 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