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Dentures<\/a> are the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss and remain popular today because of their many advantages. These versatile prosthetics can restore your smile\u2019s functionality and appearance regardless of how many teeth you\u2019ve lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s natural to have questions about dentures when they\u2019re new, like whether sleeping with them in your mouth is okay. While this might be acceptable occasionally, it\u2019s not typically recommended. Continue reading to learn 4 reasons that soaking them overnight is a wiser choice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Motivation #1: Dentures are Porous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your new teeth may seem to be made of completely solid materials to the naked eye, but on a microscopic level, they\u2019re covered in tiny pores. These pockmarks are ideal places for bacteria and other unwanted particles to hide and flourish. That means that even if you remove your dentures twice daily to be thoroughly brushed and flossed, germs can still thrive in the minuscule holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placing your restoration in a glass of water rinses away unwanted particles from even the smallest spaces to keep it fresh and clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motivation #2: You Produce Less Saliva at Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people experience significantly diminished saliva production at night as part of their natural circadian rhythm that controls the body\u2019s sleep cycles. That\u2019s bad news for your dental health because the average human mouth contains about 50 to 100 billion bacteria made of 200 or so different species, and they enjoy dry conditions. If you leave your prosthetics in at night, they\u2019re more likely to develop plaque that contributes to bad breath and gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, leaving them in fluid like water or a soaking solution while you snooze keeps them moist so they retain their shape but aren\u2019t exposed to additional germs in a dry mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motivation #3: Older Adults Have More Bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that an estimated 50%+ of denture wearers are 55 years or older? Unfortunately, older adults have higher bacteria counts in their mouths, regardless of whether they wear dentures. Additional germs leave you more vulnerable to oral issues like decay and disease, and when your mouth is dry overnight, you\u2019re less able to fight off a possible infection. Leaving your new teeth in a glass of liquid at night keeps them out of your mouth to prevent unnecessary plaque growth on their surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motivation #4: Soaking Kills Germs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many types of denture cleaning products claim to leave your restoration sparkling fresh, but they don\u2019t all deliver results. It\u2019s usually more effective to place your prosthetics in a special soaking solution overnight to penetrate the countless pores and eradicate germs. This method is so effective that it can potentially eliminate up to 99.9% of unhealthy bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know the benefits of soaking your dentures at night, it\u2019s easy to see why it\u2019s so frequently recommended!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

At Baldwin Family Dental, you benefit from two dentists who provide a full array of services to meet all your needs under one roof, including dentures. Dr. Panousis and Dr. Waheed, take the time to get to know your unique concerns and smile goals, and then tailor a unique treatment plan to help you address them. They combine a caring and compassionate approach with state-of-the-art technology to enhance your comfort while increasing the accuracy of your results. To replace missing teeth, you can request an appointment on the website<\/a> or call (850) 215-0128.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dentures are the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss and remain popular today because of their many advantages. These versatile prosthetics can restore your smile\u2019s functionality and appearance regardless of how many teeth you\u2019ve lost. It\u2019s natural to have questions about dentures when they\u2019re new, like whether sleeping with them in your mouth is okay. 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