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Can you sleep with dentures?

I am a 70 year old male. I want to know can you sleep with dentures?

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Dentures should be out of the mouth eight hours out of twenty four to guard against fungal infections. An analogy is imagine wearing socks and shoes without removing them. Not a pretty picture. Having said that many people feel better sleeping with them which is ok as long as they find the time and required hours to remove them during the day.
Sleeping with dentures on is not advised. It's important to allow the gum tissues time to rest.
Will be better to sleep without it, or at least without one of them. Imagine those prosthesis like a pair of shoes; you will want the tissue to breathe, to relax a little, not to stay under constant pressure.
It is best to take your dentures out when you sleep. Sleeping in your dentures can cause fungal growth and/or other oral pathological issues.
Hi! It’s not advisable. Once in awhile is fine but you really shouldn’t sleep in them.
Absolutely not. You will develop gum inflammation and possible yeast infection.
Yes, try for 3 days with them. Then try 3 days without. Then you can make up your mind which is more comfortable for you.
We do not recommend that you sleep in your denture. Your gums need to breathe. You can keep them by your bed as long as you don't have any pets that will get them and put them back in as soon as you wake up.
Not recommended. Clean them and place in a cup of regular room temp water by your bedside.