{"id":166,"date":"2024-12-04T23:42:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T23:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreamdentalwoodstock.com\/blog\/?p=166"},"modified":"2025-01-15T23:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T23:43:58","slug":"do-i-have-to-soak-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dreamdentalwoodstock.com\/blog\/do-i-have-to-soak-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Really Have to Soak My Dentures?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever seen \u2013 in real life or in a cartoon \u2013 a set of dentures<\/a> floating in a glass of clear liquid? Soaking dentures in a cleaning solution overnight is a fairly common practice, but is it really necessary when you could simply brush them and call it a day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s still a good idea to brush your dentures before putting them back in your mouth in the morning, soaking them at night does benefit your oral health. Keep reading to find out why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Bacteria Build Up Causes Oral Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The reason dentists encourage good oral hygiene habits so strongly is bacteria build up can cause serious oral problems, even if you\u2019ve lost all your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you go about your day, and while you sleep at night, bacteria accumulate in your mouth. When they\u2019re allowed to build up over time, the acids they produce start to cause irritation and inflammation, until the final result is gum disease or a similar infection. If you\u2019re not careful, you might lose the ability to support your dentures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risk Factors for Increased Bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, that\u2019s not all. If you meet certain criteria, you could have higher bacteria content in your mouth or have a tougher time getting rid of it. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n