Dentures are a great way for many patients to enjoy a complete smile after severe tooth loss, but they need to be well cared for to fit properly in the long run. If you wear dentures, you might be worried about delivering a knockout kiss when you and your significant other paint the town red on Valentine’s Day. Here’s what you should know about kissing with dentures and how to optimize the experience for all parties involved.
Can You Kiss with Dentures?
Kissing with dentures should be no different than kissing with natural teeth. They also give the wearer a more youthful appearance by supporting the lips and cheeks while helping them eat and speak with confidence. However, how well they are cared for can make the difference between a kiss being a romantic dream or an awkward affair.
How Can I Keep My Dentures Looking Great?
Without excellent hygiene, your dentures will become very off-putting to many potential romantic partners. Dentures must be routinely and thoroughly cleaned to prevent the buildup of plaque and food particles that cause stains, discoloration, and bad breath, and they must be removed and soaked for eight hours a day to prevent infectious bacteria from breeding between the appliance and the gums. Good habits include rinsing them after every time you eat and giving them a thorough cleaning and soaking before you go to bed.
How Can I Keep My Dentures Fitting Properly?
Dentures that don’t fit properly can slip and slide about in the mouth, making it harder to speak and eat while also irritating the soft tissues of the mouth with frequent friction. While this can sometimes be addressed with denture adhesive, your dentures will eventually need to be relined by a dentist so they can be adapted to the changing shape of the mouth. Dentures can also become warped due to exposure to hot or cold liquids, so always take care to wash and soak them using lukewarm water.
Dentures are no reason to give up on your dating life. With a little daily care and maintenance, your dentures can help you deliver the kind of kiss that will win you a second date.
About the Practice
Brown & Nawrocki Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry delivers the finest dental services available in Ormond Beach, FL. Led by Drs. Andrew Nawrocki and Kimberly Dennis, the staff tends to each patient with compassion and outstanding customer service. Areas of expertise include preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as denture services. For more information on keeping your dentures in great shape, contact the office online or dial (386) 677-1046.