Losing Weight, Fixing Smiles & A Shoutout to Ukraine

When most people think about weight loss, they’re focused on one thing — the number on the scale. But here’s the truth: weight loss changes more than your body. It can change your face, your energy, your mood… and even your smile.

Sounds a little weird, right? But let’s talk real. If you’re using something like a dental flipper — a small, removable piece that replaces a missing tooth — or even full or partial dentures, losing weight can affect how those fit. Your face gets slimmer, especially if you’re on powerful medications like Mounjaro® or Ozempic®, and suddenly your flipper feels loose, or your denture doesn’t sit right anymore. It’s something most people don’t think about until it happens. And when it does, it can really shake your confidence.

One of my patients, Olena, went through exactly this. She came to our clinic after moving here from Lviv, Ukraine. Brave, determined, and ready to take care of herself. She had some weight to lose and wanted to feel better — physically and emotionally. We started her on a weight loss program with weekly support and injections. She was crushing it — down over 30 pounds, feeling lighter, more active, and ready to take on the world.

But then something changed. She stopped smiling as much. I asked her about it, and she told me her dental flipper didn’t fit anymore. It kept slipping when she talked or laughed. She was embarrassed, and it made her feel like all her progress was somehow less exciting.

That moment hit me. Because her story is one a lot of people don’t talk about. We think weight loss only brings confidence, but sometimes it also brings little unexpected challenges — like needing a denture adjustment.

The good news? We helped her connect with a dentist who specializes in adjusting flippers and dentures for people who’ve lost weight. It didn’t cost thousands, it didn’t require anything invasive — just a little tweak to help everything fit better again. And boom — Olena had her smile back.

So if you’re listening to this and you’ve got a dental flipper or denture, or you’re using those online snap-on veneers — don’t ignore what’s happening in your mouth while you’re working on your body. Check in with your dentist if things feel different. Sometimes the smallest adjustment can make a huge difference.

And to all our listeners in Dialog Ukraine, or anyone who’s moved here from overseas — I just want to say we see you. Whether you’re dealing with medical weight loss, rebuilding your life in a new country, or just trying to smile more every day, you are not alone. Health is personal, and it’s never just about one thing. It’s about how everything in your body works together.

Weight loss. Dentures. Self-esteem. Confidence. It’s all connected. You deserve to feel good — in your body and in your smile.

If you ever need help, you can reach out to our weight loss doctor in Coral Springs for a virtual consult. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Until next time — take care of yourself, and don’t forget to smile. You’ve earned it.