When I smile it causes an upward curved horizontal line/wrinkle between my nose and upper lip.

After 8 years it is definitely possible that your face has changed, changing the way your dentures fit. It might be time to consider getting fitted for new dentures and today's options are often referred to as "facelift" dentures because they can help with the shape of the face, taking years off your look.

Hello,I am often asked this question, especially because there is much talk of  "facelift" dentures these days. The truth is that unless you have a significant facial deformity, a properly made conventional denture should provide adequate lip support and a good cosmetic result. You should not have to pay a big premium for fancy dentures with bells and whistles.I agree with the other doctors that maybe it's time to get a new set of dentures. Not to say that the existing ones were made poorly, but all dentures should be replaced at some point to reestablish proper tooth height, lip support, and internal contours.Make sure that when you get a new set made, you ask the dentist to do a "wax try-in." During this step, proper lip support is determined by the positioning of the upper front teeth and the thickness of the upper denture extension (aka the flange). Also, you may want to ask your dentist if he/she uses a custom tray to take denture impressions. The use of a custom tray can result in a much more accurate, better fitting denture that does not need  "adhesive" to stay in.You may also consider seeing a Prosthodontist in your area. A Prosthodontist is a dentist who has had extensive residency training all methods of replacing teeth--with an emphasis on dentures.I hope this helps!

Unfortunately after someone loses their teeth the bone starts to resorb, meaning you start losing size of bone. Unless you replace the missing teeth with implants there isn't really much you can do to stop the progression of the bone loss. As we age our skin loses the collagen and volume thus creating the creases in our face. Dentures do not hold the bone from resorbing so you will have to either relign the denture or replace them. There is a new wave of dentures called face-lift dentures that can try and reduce the creases on your face. But if you want something that works even better you might consider Botox and Fillers. You would want to find a dentist who understands facial aesthetics can deliver the results you are looking for. 

Dental Facelifts can be done by utilizing "Plumpers on a denture.   I usually like to add acrylic to the existing denture first to create a proper soft tissue profile.  Lip support is essential.When you wear dentures the bone loss leads to an upward and backward movement to the denture reducing lift support.A new denture is constructed to the trial changes on the old denture. This will sometimes require relining the old denture to get it properly positioned to support the lips.Cheaper and safer than a facelift with better cosmetic results.