When most people get a set of modern, well-made dentures, they’re pleasantly surprised by how natural they feel. In fact, they feel so good that you might be tempted never to take them off.

However, it’s typically not recommended that you wear your dentures 24/7. You need to remove them occasionally for both your health and the health of your prosthetic. Here’s why that is, and when it’s ideal to take out your dentures each day.