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When you start with dentures<\/a>, you may be tempted to treat them exactly like natural teeth. After all, aren\u2019t they meant to replace your old ones? That said, you might think it\u2019s all right to just sleep with them in your mouth instead of taking them out beforehand. However, that really isn\u2019t a good idea \u2014 the better option is soaking dentures overnight. As for why that\u2019s the case, your local dentist knows the answer: Here\u2019s a summary of three key reasons your false teeth need a nightly soak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Most Dentures Have Pores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, the acrylic used in most dentures houses bacteria. Being porous, the material has many tiny holes that can act as shelters for harmful mouth microbes. In fact, entire colonies of these bacteria can hide in it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you add the bacterial population in all your dentures\u2019 pores, you find that there\u2019s actually a lot of bacteria in your false teeth. Not cleaning the pores with soaks, therefore, will increase your risk for gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacteria Increases as We Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This gum disease risk increases when you remember that denture wearers are often elderly. You see, the population of mouth bacteria constantly grows as people age. That being the case, denture wearers are more likely to have greater amounts of harmful oral microbes than non-wearers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This bacterial growth is due to several factors. Some of it stems from the fact that humans naturally produce less saliva as they grow older. Meanwhile, certain medications can reduce saliva production as well. Dentures themselves can even contribute to higher quantities of mouth bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Gums Need Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While your jawbone supports natural teeth, dentures are supported solely by your gums. Unfortunately, gums just aren\u2019t up to the task of bearing pearly whites on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without rest, your gums will be sore from constantly supporting your dentures. By soaking your false teeth overnight, though, you\u2019d be giving them the tissue some much-needed rest. Of course, if your gums are still sore after a night of resting, it may be time to consider an alternative like implant dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As great as dentures are as replacement teeth, they must be taken out and soaked. Otherwise, you risk dealing with the complications listed above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Esparza Family Dentistry<\/a><\/em> is based in Virginia Beach, VA. As led by Dr. Sarah Esparza<\/a>, their team dedicates itself to its patients and community. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure each client receives treatment that meets their smile needs. These services include preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, not to mention emergency dental procedures. For more information or to book an appointment, visit <\/em>their website<\/em><\/a> or call by phone at (864)-407-4455<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you start with dentures, you may be tempted to treat them exactly like natural teeth. After all, aren\u2019t they meant to replace your old ones? That said, you might think it\u2019s all right to just sleep with them in your mouth instead of taking them out beforehand. However, that really isn\u2019t a good idea […]<\/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-194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nSoaking Dentures Overnight is Important | Esparza Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Think there\u2019s no point in soaking dentures? 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