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There are plenty of reasons to be grateful for modern dentures. But removing them every night and for routine cleanings can be tedious. What’s the worst that could happen if you just left them in?
Unfortunately, they aren’t so much like natural teeth that you can keep them in your mouth 24/7 without consequences. There are four good reasons why you should listen to your dentist’s care instructions by taking them out for cleaning and when you sleep, but keep reading after the list. There are some denture alternatives that you might find appealing.
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