{"id":338,"date":"2025-04-17T18:42:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T18:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacedental.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2025-04-17T18:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T18:42:59","slug":"habits-you-should-avoid-with-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/habits-you-should-avoid-with-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Denture Don\u2019ts: 5 Habits You Should Avoid with Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that dentures<\/a> can last for 10+ years? It\u2019s true! To prolong the lifespan of yours, your dentist will provide you with helpful tips on what to do to keep them in pristine condition. However, it\u2019s equally as important to know what NOT to do. With this in mind, read on for five habits you should avoid with dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Using Your Teeth as Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever used your teeth to remove plastic wrapping? Or put your keys in your mouth because your hands were full? Habits like these may seem harmless, but they dramatically increase the likelihood of your dentures breaking. So, if you haven\u2019t already, make an active effort to stop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Eating Crunchy and Sticky Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While extremely crunchy foods can cause your restoration to break, extremely sticky sweets can pull yours out of place. That\u2019s why patients with dentures are encouraged to fill their plates with nutrient-dense foods that are softer in consistency, like cottage cheese, plain yogurt, and oatmeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Not Brushing Consistently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember, even though your dentures can\u2019t decay, your natural teeth can develop cavities. Plus, your restoration will develop an unpleasant odor if you don\u2019t brush consistently. Fortunately, you don\u2019t need expensive oral hygiene products to keep your dentures in pristine condition; a soft-bristled toothbrush and dentist-recommended denture cleaner will do the trick!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Skipping Your Biannual Dental Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All too often, patients assume that they don\u2019t need to schedule routine checkups and cleanings once they have their dentures. That\u2019s not the case! In fact, your biannual visits allow your dentist to periodically examine the condition of your restoration and make sure it still fits properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Keeping Your Dentures on While You Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your dentures on while you sleep may seem harmless, but it can actually lead to several problems, including an increased risk of pneumonia. The best thing to do is soak yours in a glass of water or a denture cleaner while you sleep. Then, come morning, they\u2019ll be fresh and clean!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Our team at Pace Dental<\/a> is proud to provide fully customized dentures for patients who are struggling with moderate to severe tooth loss, but that\u2019s truly just the beginning. We\u2019re also here to be an ongoing resource to answer any questions you have and help you keep your restoration in pristine condition throughout the years. So, if you\u2019re ready to schedule your first consultation or you need your dentures relined, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us via our website<\/a> or by phone at (703) 938-6800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that dentures can last for 10+ years? It\u2019s true! To prolong the lifespan of yours, your dentist will provide you with helpful tips on what to do to keep them in pristine condition. However, it\u2019s equally as important to know what NOT to do. With this in mind, read on for five […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=338"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}