{"id":255,"date":"2023-05-04T03:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T03:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2023-06-02T04:02:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T04:02:23","slug":"how-often-should-i-be-wearing-my-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/04\/how-often-should-i-be-wearing-my-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should I Be Wearing My Dentures?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> have assisted countless patients with missing teeth, allowing them to enjoy a fully functional and natural-looking set of teeth once more. They\u2019re one of the most popular tooth restorations around, due mostly to their accessibility and ease of use. However, did you know that you aren\u2019t supposed to wear them 24\/7, even though they\u2019re meant to replace your natural teeth? Here\u2019s more about why this is, along with some of the problems that can occur if you do\u2014and some tips for keeping your restoration fully functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dentures Shouldn\u2019t Be Worn 24\/7; Here\u2019s Why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you first get dentures, you\u2019ll be asked to wear them most of the time for the first few days, even when asleep, to become accustomed to wearing them. But after this adjustment period, you will need to begin limiting your wear time, ideally removing them for around 8 hours every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line is that dentures shouldn\u2019t be worn all of the time, but rather, most of the time. Serious complications can arise if you wear your dentures too often, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n