{"id":243,"date":"2026-10-12T21:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T21:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swestdental.com\/blog\/dentures-harmful-habits-to-avoid\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T21:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T21:00:20","slug":"dentures-harmful-habits-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swestdental.com\/blog\/dentures-harmful-habits-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Habits to Avoid to Keep Your Dentures in Better Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you think the biggest threat to your dentures<\/a> is facial trauma or a major mishap? Believe it or not, it\u2019s actually the everyday habits you likely don\u2019t even notice. Chewing on hard objects and skipping regular cleanings may seem harmless, but they can wear down your artificial teeth and affect their fit, comfort, and effectiveness. If you want to avoid replacing your dentures before it\u2019s time, here are 4 harmful habits it\u2019s time to give up.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chewing Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing wrong with wanting to freshen your breath before a big meeting, but you\u2019ll want to find another way instead of chewing on a piece of gum. Even sugar-free varieties are problematic for dentures. They can stick to the material and dislodge your upper or lower prosthetic. This can be embarrassing if you are speaking to a board member or colleague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can, find sugar-free mints to suck on instead, or swish with mouthwash before your big presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wearing Your Dentures to Bed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentures are meant to make it easier to eat, speak, and smile, none of which you do while you\u2019re asleep. Instead of keeping them in at night, let them soak in water or a denture cleaner. Why? There are a few reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n