Scientific Reasons to Update Your Dentures

Wearing dentures can be a pleasant experience.  If your set is old or loose, you should visit our office for new ones.  Not staying in place while eating is a common concern for denture-wearers and that alone can be incredibly distracting.  For this reason, many people will not go out to eat or engage in social activities.  This is no way to live.  It is much better to simply visit our office to have your dentures and gums examined and then to have a new set created when necessary.

Reasons to Update Your Dentures

#1 You will feel better.

Dentures that don’t fit well can be incredibly uncomfortable and make your gums irritated. You may even notice that they bleed occasionally. This is a reality of a poor-fitting set of dentures but it does not have to be your reality.

#2 It will be easier to eat.

You should be able to eat all of your favorite foods while wearing dentures. If they fit securely, you can. It is when your set of dentures is loose or lacking in security that you may find it difficult to eat foods that require a lot of chewing. With that in mind, you can visit us if you feel that you are no longer able to enjoy dinner.

#3 Your appearance will improve.

It can be obvious if you’re wearing dentures when they don’t fit correctly. Also, if your dentures were created in a size that does not look natural for the size of your face or palate, have them updated. This way you can smile naturally and no one will be able to tell that you’re wearing dentures instead of having a natural set of teeth.

Scientific Benefits of Improving Your Smile

When you get a new set of dentures or update your current ones, you will notice that your smile improves and so does your appearance. This, in turn, will give you the self-confidence that you need to smile fully regardless of what is happening around you. Ironically, this will do far more for you than you might imagine. Scientifically, smiles have been proven to have direct advantages when it comes to your mental and emotional state. Even your physical health can benefit by smiling more often. If this sounds like it is too good to be true – it is not.

It all comes down to neuropeptides.   Every time that you smile, small molecules (neuropeptides) are released.  These molecules help your neurons to communicate, sending signals that you are happy, excited, etc.  In the case of your smile, serotonin, dopamine and endorphins will be released.  All three can help you to feel better and to have improved health.  This is because they are associated with reducing your blood pressure, lowering your heart rate, reducing stress levels, improving your mood, helping you to relax, and more.  Overall, you will find that your happiness improves simply by smiling.

The idea is contagious.  When you smile, other people around you will as well.  This means that everyone in your social circle can begin to benefit from your smiling habits.  This makes it a good time to update your dentures.