your dentist or prosthodontist will instruct you as to how long to wear your denture and when to remove it. during the first several days after receiving your denture you may be asked to wear it all the time including while you sleep. although this may be temporarily uncomfortable it is the quickest way to identify the areas on your denture that may need adjustment. once adjustments are made you should remove your dentures before going to bed. this allows gum tissues to rest and allows normal stimulation and cleansing by the tongue and saliva. the denture can be put back in your mouth in the morning.
are dentures worn 24 hours a day?