Dentures Need Attention Too Your dentures work hard for you! Don't forget to come to the dentist to have us check that your dentures fit properly, examine your gums, and perform a quick oral cancer screening. This applies to you even if you have only partial dentures. Just like all hard-working things need a break, your mouth needs a break from your dentures. Take partial or full dentures out at night--or at least for four hours each day. This break from the dentures keeps