The Benefits of Smiling

The Benefits of Smiling

by | Sep 27, 2022 | Blog

It is always a good idea to put on a smile no matter your circumstances. Smiling has many benefits, especially for denture wearers. From increasing endorphins to making you look and feel more attractive, there are countless reasons why smiling should be a regular part of your routine. Let’s explore some of the reasons why smiling is so good for you.

Smiling Reduces Stress Levels

Stress can take a serious toll on our health, both physically and mentally. Studies have shown that smiling can reduce stress levels and make us feel more relaxed and at ease. Smiling also releases endorphins, which are natural painkillers that can help with headaches and other types of physical pain. This means that if you’re wearing dentures or not feeling well, smiling can provide relief from the discomfort you may be feeling.

Smiling Makes You More Attractive

We all know that first impressions are important, and studies have shown that people who smile more often are viewed as more attractive than those who don’t. People who smile tend to give off an air of confidence and positivity which makes them more appealing to others. If you wear dentures, it is important to remember that even though your teeth might not be perfect, smiling still makes you look great!
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Smiling Boosts Your Immune System

Studies have found that those who regularly smile experience less stress-related illnesses such as colds or the flu. This is because when we smile, our bodies produce antibodies which help fight off infection and boost our immune system. So, if you’re feeling run down or unwell, try putting on a happy face because it could just do the trick!
The benefits of smiling are numerous—especially for denture wearers! Not only does it reduce stress levels but it also helps boost your immune system and make you appear more attractive to others. So next time you feel like frowning, remember that the simple act of smiling can have far-reaching effects on your overall wellbeing! Make sure to incorporate this small change into your daily routine – trust us – it will make all the difference!

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Regain confidence in your smile with functional, well-fitting dentures from the caring and experienced denturists at Community Denture Centre. With over 70 years of combined experience, we are the South Okanagan’s home for complete and partial dentures, relines, repairs and more.

Further reading: Tips for Speaking Confidently With Dentures

3 Famous Hockey Players Who Wear Dentures

3 Famous Hockey Players Who Wear Dentures

by | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog

With the NHL hockey season just around the corner and the Penticton Vee’s lacing up at the South Okanagan Events Centre, it feels like everyone has hockey on the brain! It’s also the time of year when pictures of your favourite hockey players appear on TV and social media—with their bright white teeth and flawless smiles. But did you know that many professional hockey players wear dentures?
Our team at Community Denture were reminiscing about 3 famous hockey players who wear partial or complete dentures:
  1. Bobby Clarke

If there’s one face that represented hockey in the 1970s, it was Bobby Clarke. His toothless grin was on full display when the Philadelphia Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in ’73-74 and ’74-75. Bobby’s on-ice aggression led to many scraps—and tooth loss. Bobby is missing his 4 front teeth and now wears a partial denture to fill in his trademark gap.

  1. Wayne Gretzky
Gretzky’s playing style as a professional hockey player was all about finesse. But as a kid skating on backyard ponds in Canada, gameplay with his friends was more rough-and-tumble. That explains why he wears a cosmetic dental bridge to this day. At the age of 10, he was struck in the mouth by a high stick that knocked out his three front teeth.
  1. Sidney Crosby

Sidney has been the heart of the Pittsburgh Penguins since he was drafted in 2005. Known as the quintessential team player, it was a shock when he was struck in the face by a teammate’s slap shot during a game against the New York Islanders in 2013. After the pain from the blow wore off, Crosby needed immediate dentures. He was missing 10 teeth and suffered a fractured lower jaw. He now wears implant-supported dentures.

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Tips for Speaking Confidently With Dentures

Tips for Speaking Confidently With Dentures

by | Sep 8, 2022 | Blog

Whether you’re chatting with friends over coffee at The Ditch Café in Oliver or joining in on a game of cards at Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, dentures are an ideal way to brighten your smile and boost your self esteem. But if you’re new to wearing dentures, it can be an adjustment to learn to speak clearly and confidently. At Community Denture Centre, we understand the unique challenges of new dentures.
Here are our pro tips for speaking confidently!

Bite Down and Swallow Before Speaking

To help secure your dentures and prevent them from shifting as you speak, bite down softly and swallow any saliva. This will create a bit of suction and also help bond any denture adhesive or soft liners you’re using to your gums. A secure fit will give you confidence to articulate words and phrases—and to smile as you speak.

Practice Speaking by Reading Aloud

To help prepare for speaking in front of others, try practicing at home first. A great way to practice is to read sections of your favourite books and magazines aloud. This will help you to adjust to how your complete or partial dentures feel in your mouth, as well as how your tongue moves as you say different words and phrases.

Practice Speaking in Front of a Mirror

As you practice speaking with partial or complete dentures, trying watching yourself in the mirror. Seeing how you look as you speak can help you make small adjustments to make your mouth movements appear and feel more natural. Keep up with a regular practice regimen, such as 10 minutes each day, to see gradual but consistent improvement.

Experiment with Vocal Exercises

Certain sounds can be more difficult to say with dentures. Typically, “F”, “S”, and “T” sounds take a bit of extra practice to come out clearly and naturally. Practicing words and phrases in poems and riddles is a fun way to train yourself to speak with your complete dentures. Try “She sells seashells by the seashore” or other favourite sayings.
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When are Partial Dentures the Best Option?

When are Partial Dentures the Best Option?

by | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog

Whether you’re attending graduation festivities at Okanagan College in Penticton or singing along during Open Mic Night at Oliver’s Firehall Brewery, nothing feels quite like smiling! When your smile is missing one or more teeth, our denture team at Community Denture know it can be difficult to bite and chew—not to mention how it impacts your appearance. To help you achieve a bright and confident smile, new dentures are an ideal choice. If you’re new to custom dentures, you may be unsure about whether to get complete or partial dentures. Here are a few key features of each to help you decide which dentures are best for you!

Key Features of Complete Dentures

  • A complete set of upper or lower teeth
  • Kept in place through suction, fit, and face muscles
  • Precision fit considers your jaw size, face shape, and lip movement
  • Typically crafted with an acrylic base and porcelain or acrylic teeth
  • May take multiple casts and fittings to find your perfect fit
  • Usually take between one and three months to make
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Complete dentures are best suited for people with no teeth or only a few teeth that can be extracted.

Key Features of Partial Dentures

  • A partial set of teeth or a single tooth
  • Kept in place by a metal clasp attached to an anchor tooth
  • Typically crafted with acrylic or porcelain crowns attached to cast metal
  • Depending on the number of teeth that need to be replaced, some partials can be made in a single visit
  • Teeth can easily be added to your existing partial if you experience additional tooth loss
Partial dentures are most often recommended for people who still have most of their original teeth.

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How A Healthy Smile Can Improve Your Mental Health

How A Healthy Smile Can Improve Your Mental Health

by | Aug 11, 2022 | Blog

Whether you’re grinning at the youthfulness of children playing at Penticton’s Riverside Marsh or laughing with friends over a game of golf at Fairview Mountain Golf Club in Oliver, smiling can greatly benefit your mental health. At Community Denture Centre, we understand how tough it can be when you lose confidence in your smile. Here are just a few of the ways new dentures can give you a healthy smile and improve your mental health.

Boost Self-Confidence

A smile that has missing teeth or where the surface of the tooth is discoloured can cause you to lose confidence in expressing your emotions. You might feel like you have to shy away from smiling because of how your teeth look. The bright white smile of complete dentures is a great way to boost your self confidence and feel more comfortable expressing your emotions.

Prevent Depression

Smiling is the most natural way for you to set your mind towards positive feelings and emotions. It’s tough to be grumpy with a smile on your face! Being able to smile at others with confidence and interact socially through your smile is an excellent way to improve your mental health and prevent the damaging effects of depression.

Healthier Heart

Smiling is a natural way to release heart-healthy neurotransmitters like endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. These chemicals promote a healthy heart by stimulating feelings of joy, relieving stress, and lowering blood pressure.

Enhanced Appearance

If you’re like most people, you want to look your best. Shying away from smiling can leave your face looking dour, sad, or depressed—even when you’re not feeling that way. A healthy smile enhanced by complete or implant-supported dentures will bring out the best features in your face and give you confidence in your appearance.
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Protect Your Dentures from the Sugar in Summer Sweets

Protect Your Dentures from the Sugar in Summer Sweets

by | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog

From family picnics at Penticton’s Skaha Lake Park to events like Oliver’s Music in the Park, summer activities in the Okanagan Valley always have their share of sweet treats. If you’re unsure of which foods damage dentures or what you can eat with dentures, softer sweets are your best option! Keep reading for our pro tips on how to protect dentures from the sugar in summer sweets.

End Your Meals with a Sweet Treat

To prevent denture damage, try eating your sweet snacks at the end of the meal instead of as a snack on its own. You’ll be more likely to clean your dentures properly after a meal (especially at home) than if you had eaten the sweet treat on the go. Not only does sugar damage dentures, but the trapped sugar particles can also cause bad breath. Eating sweets at the end of the meal ensures that you can properly rinse and brush your dentures.

Clean Your Dentures After Eating Sweets

No matter when you decide to indulge in your sweet snack, it’s important to clean your dentures as soon as possible after eating. Natural teeth aren’t the only ones that gather plaque buildup on the surface of the tooth and along the gumline. To clean your dentures, soak them in a water or fizzy cleansing solution and brush them gently with a soft-bristled brush.
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Avoid Hard or Chewy Candies

Dentures look and feel like natural teeth—and just like your real teeth, hard or chewy candies can cause damage. Biting down on hard candies can cause your dentures to chip or crack. Chewy candies can cause your dentures to stick together as you chew, causing your dentures to shift and painfully rub against your gums. Instead, choose candies that “melt in your mouth” and don’t require chewing or biting—such as chocolate or lollipops.

Choose Softer Sweets

Choosing desserts that are soft and don’t need hard bites or lots of chewing are the best option for denture-wearers. Here are out top choices for denture-friendly summer sweets:
  • Ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet
  • Frozen ice pops
  • Slushies
  • Flavoured Italian Sodas
  • Watermelon
  • Tiramisu
  • Fresh Okanagan berries and cream
  • Milk tea (without bubbles)

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We have decades of experience as the South Okanagan’s first choice in dentures. With innovative denture technology, our dentures are precision-built for comfort. Contact us today to book an appointment at our Oliver or Penticton offices.