Can I Kiss Someone While Wearing Dentures?

Have you recently replaced your missing teeth with dentures? Do you enjoy the way they feel, how they look, and your ability to feel more confident in your appearance? Traditional dentures have been helping patients feel good about their smiles for decades and even centuries, but one question you may not have an answer for just yet is, “Can you kiss with dentures?” To uncover the truth, a dentist is here to set the record straight.

Which Challenges Do Dentures Cause?

When it comes to wearing dentures, many patients love the look and feel but often face challenges along the way. Some of the most common problems individuals can experience include:

• Slurring of speech
• Difficulty keeping full dentures in place while eating
• Chewing denser foods
• Oral sore spots
• Timeliness of cleaning prosthetics

Depending on your commitment and desire to enjoy a fuller smile with dentures, these may or may not be the challenges that you face. But one that many people wonder about is the ability to kiss. If you’re worried that dating might be out of the question or if you and your spouse will suffer from an inability to share these sweet moments, there’s hope.

Is Kissing Possible with Dentures?

It is; however, there are certain things you may need to do to make the act of kissing easier and less daunting. First, it’s important to recognize that with partial dentures, the small metal clasps or clips can be a bit of a shock to someone who may be unaware that you wear dentures. If using the tongue, it can accidentally become scratched or scraped because of the metal.

Also, it is possible that any amount of suction might dislodge your denture, so you and your partner will need to be careful.

There are ways, fortunately, to get around these issues and continue to enjoy kissing the one you love. These include:

• Making them aware that you do wear dentures. This can be awkward if you are part of the dating scene, but it is better to be upfront about it than to suddenly discover your teeth coming out in the heat of the moment.
• Using denture adhesive if necessary, as this will help to minimize slipping anytime you are talking. Just make sure that you use the correct amount.
• Being careful when going in for the kiss. Instead of being forceful, gently press your lips against your date’s. This will prevent much suction.
• Enjoying the feeling and try not to stress too much about it.

Your dating life or marriage doesn’t have to suffer the potential challenges that dentures can pose. Instead, develop helpful habits to make this fun act much easier, and watch as your love life thrives.

About the Practice
Blue Coast Dental Group wants you to be happy with the smile that you see in the mirror each day. This is why our team of expert dentists offers reliable tooth replacement options when needing a full, complete, functional smile. When living with dentures, our team can help you to navigate the challenges that can come with these prosthetics, one of which is kissing. Offering tips and suggestions, we aim to make life with dentures easier and more enjoyable. To learn more about us, call (310) 424-3100 or visit our website.