This earlier Talking Dentures episode looks at overnight wear, cleanliness and the condition of the gums. It is useful to distinguish Simon's discussion of selected situations from the usual advice for denture wearers.
Follow the usual overnight guidance
NHS advice is to remove dentures at night unless your dental professional has given different instructions. That gives the tissues a period without the appliance. Immediately after extractions, a clinician may prescribe a different short-term routine.
Do not use a denture as a night guard without advice
Simon discusses tooth grinding in the video. Grinding and jaw symptoms need their own assessment; a removable denture should not be assumed to replace a prescribed protective appliance. Tell your dentist if you clench, grind or wake with jaw discomfort.
Agree an individual plan
Ask how and when to remove, clean and store your particular denture. Mention soreness, looseness or deposits and have them checked. The video expresses a more permissive view of overnight wear than standard NHS guidance. Use your own clinician's assessed instructions rather than changing your routine on the strength of a general discussion.
Further guidance: NHS advice on dentures and overnight wear.
Watch Simon explain
This article brings together the key points from Simon’s Talking Dentures episode, with practical context for patients. Watch Sleeping with dentures: your wearing routine explained on Talking Dentures →
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This guide provides general information. Simon and your dental team can advise on your own circumstances.
