"Most importantly, remember that people rarely notice dentures as much as we think they do."
This is so true. When my mom first got hers, she was super worried everyone would notice right away. But honestly, no one did. She even asked me a few times if they looked obvious, and I genuinely couldn't tell. Give yourself some grace—it's a big adjustment, but you'll get there quicker than you think.
I totally get the anxiety around this. When I first got mine, I was convinced everyone was secretly staring at my mouth. I'd catch myself covering my smile or talking weirdly just to hide them. But honestly, after a few weeks, I realized no one was paying attention nearly as much as I thought. People are usually wrapped up in their own stuff, you know?
One thing that helped me was practicing speaking alone at home—sounds silly, but it really boosted my confidence. Also, eating out was nerve-wracking at first, so I stuck to softer foods until I felt more comfortable. Eventually, I just forgot about them most of the time.
It's normal to feel self-conscious at first, but trust me, it fades quicker than you'd expect. Hang in there...you're definitely not alone in feeling this way.
