If you’ve recently gotten dentures or are beginning to go on dates for the first time in a while, dating can sound scary. Will they know that you have them? Will they find them unattractive? Will something go wrong? Dating is difficult enough without this added pressure. Fortunately, it’s not as different as you may think. People as young as 30 get dentures as a solution for missing teeth. Continue reading to learn more about dentures and some tips for dating when you have them.
Will My Date Be Able to Tell That I’m Wearing Dentures?
This depends on multiple different factors, but if your dentures fit snugly, don’t slip, and don’t cause you any difficulty, it’s unlikely that your date will be able to tell that they’re there. By ensuring that you have a quality set of dentures from a well experienced dentist, you will be able to have a fun time without worrying about other people knowing that you have false teeth.
Will Dentures Hold Me Back When I Date?
Your dentures shouldn’t interfere with your dating life. In fact, a good set of dentures should look natural, support your cheeks and lips, and help you to eat and speak with confidence. You’re wearing dentures to improve your functionality and appearance, not the opposite. By seeing a professional, you can get custom-made dentures that fit securely in your mouth, so you don’t need to worry about them slipping around and getting in the way.
Should I Tell My Date About My Dentures?
This is up to you. It’s your decision to figure out when the right time is to tell your date about your dentures. Mentioning your dentures is not a necessary disclosure and if you don’t feel comfortable bringing it up, you don’t have to. Your first date is about getting to know each other’s interests, not every detail of your life. No one should feel pressured to divulge this information right away. It’s perfectly fine to avoid this topic until you get closer.
How Can I Enjoy the Night While Wearing Dentures?
Don’t let living with dentures get in the way of your fun. Here are a few tips that can make you feel more comfortable wearing dentures during your date:
- Practice speaking: If you have new dentures, they may take a little bit of getting used to. If you practice speaking ahead of time, you will likely be more comfortable talking by the time you meet up with your date.
- Choose your food carefully: If you’re going out to dinner with your date, order something that you can eat comfortably and confidently. The last thing you want is to feel insecure about eating during your night out.
- Clean them ahead of time: Take some time to clean your dentures before you go on your date. This way, they will appear cleaner and fresher. Your beautiful smile will be something for them to remember.
Dentures aren’t something you should be ashamed of. And with well fitted ones, you will be able to live your life with confidence again!
About the Author
Dr. Kristin B. Petulla and Dr. Jennifer L. Kazemi serve patients living in the Marlton, NJ area. Dr. Petulla earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and went on to complete a residency in General Dentistry at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA. Dr. Kazemi earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and has taken continuing education courses in Yorba Linda, CA and Gothenburg, Sweden. They provide full and partial dentures at their practice. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit their website or call (856) 983-4846.