Sleeping with a removable dental prosthesis is not correct. Although over time we get used to having it on, it is necessary to remove it to sleep, since pIt can generate several problems in your mouth and in your general health.
For this reason, we tell you about the reasons why a removable dental prosthesis should be removed, before going to sleep:
Being removable, this type of prosthesis tends to have movement. By moving during the time you sleep sleep disturbances may occur, such as sleep apnea. Not being able to sleep well will also generate fatigue or drowsiness and shortcomings in the quality of life.
In addition to the above, especially in the case of small prostheses, obstructions, if movements occur when sleeping.
A removable prosthesis is attached to the mucosa or gingiva. It is necessary to remove it to sleep to letting the tissues of the mouth rest from the pressure generated by the prosthesis.
If the jaw bones do not rest the pressure produced by the prosthesis is can cause bone loss in the area.
As the bone is reabsorbed, the way to support the prosthesis will be lost and also will noticeably change the profile of the face. If bone is lost, it can only be recovered by bone grafting.
In the nights, while we sleep, the bacteria in our mouth are more active. For this reason, oral hygiene is recommended before going to bed and when getting up.
If you sleep with the removable prosthesis there will be more probability of accumulation of bacterial plaque, damage of the prosthesis, as well as a higher probability of inflammation and infection of the gums and bad breath.
For all the aforementioned, it is essential to remove a removable dental prosthesis while sleeping. At that time, the ideal is to perform correct oral hygiene and daily cleaning of the prosthesis. Remember that it must be cleaned and left in water with a cleaning tablet.
If you wish, you can access another of our articles where we provide you with some tips for cleaning a dental prosthesis.
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