Modern dentures are beautifully lifelike and remarkably functional, and they are also so incredibly comfortable that some patients might be tempted to not bother taking them out for days on end. Unfortunately, continuous denture wear is a horrible idea that can lead to oral injuries and nasty infections that can compromise your appliance. Here’s a brief guide to why it’s so important to remove your dentures and soak them for at least eight hours daily.

What do you picture when you think of dentures? Perhaps a cartoon character who’s always struggling to keep them in their mouth? Sure, this may have very well been the case for your grandparents or great-grandparents, but dentistry advances quickly. The fortunate reality is that exaggerated shenanigans like those portrayed in old cartoons are no longer accurate for modern dentures!

If you’d like to learn what makes these three myths so outdated, keep reading.