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CHECK √ YOUR HEARING YES
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Do people seem to mumble or speak in softer voices than they used to? Do you feel tired or irritable after a long conversation? Do you miss key words or ask people to repeat themselves? When you are in a group or a crowded restaurant is it hard for you to follow the conversation? Do you often need to turn the volume up on the tv or radio? Do you find it difficult to hear the doorbell or the telephone ring?
HOW DID YOU DO?
If you answered YES to any of these questions you might be experiencing some hearing loss and should have your hearing evaluated.
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Should you sleep wearing your dentures?
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s a recommendation, dentures should always be taken out at some point to give your gums a rest. This does not need to be at night; select a more accommodating time throughout the day as long as you make time to let your gums rest. Sleeping without dentures may not be for everyone. This information is intended to help you decide whether you should sleep with them out or why you may need to keep them in.
Circulation Like all soft tissue in our body, circulation is vital for health. If the denture is in all the time, circulation is restricted causing lack of fresh blood with nutrients and oxygen which can cause gum irritation and accelerate ridge resorption. Imagine a long day with your socks. When you take them off you can see the grooves on your ankle. The socks restrict circulation just like your dentures do in your mouth. Sleeping with them out allows your gums to breath while replenishing blood flow and nutrients overnight.
Bacteria The saliva underneath your dentures all night creates the perfect environment for bacteria to harbour and can cause gum irritation and halitosis (bad breath). Studies have shown that seniors with poor oral hygiene who sleep with dentures in have a higher risk of pneumonia.
Clenching or Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Clenching and grinding while wearing your dentures to sleep can be very hard on your teeth, dentures and your gums underneath. This causes accelerated wear to teeth and gums and increases the possibility of denture breakage. Sleeping with dentures out may help or hinder your jaw, so if sleeping with your dentures reduces the pain in your jaw be sure to look into a mouth guard to protect your dentures. Clenching and grinding may also be from a denture that is loose or too worn down. Your 360˚ VIRTUAL TOUR mouth will clench to keep dentures in place. If you decide to sleep with your dentures in, there are some guidelines to keep your mouth and WATCH VIDEO gums healthy.
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