If you’re like many American adults, you don’t like being unnecessarily restricted. You want freedom to make your own choices. If you have traditional dentures, however, you may find that you’re not able to enjoy the same diet you did before.
Many foods require a strong bite to begin breaking them down for digestion. When you put food in your mouth, your teeth must grind it up before you swallow; otherwise, you could suffer from digestive discomfort and not absorb nutrients your body needs.
What food limitations do you have with dentures? Here are just a few examples. If you don’t want to give up these foods or adjust how you eat them, there’s a simple solution that can empower you to eat what you want.
Steak and Other Chewy Foods
If you have dentures that don’t fit 100 percent properly, eating chewy foods can be challenging because your prosthetic teeth can become stuck. The suction or adhesive holding them in place may not be enough to allow you to sink in and then pull them out of the food.
The simple solution to this problem is to cut your steak and other foods into smaller pieces that are much easier to break down with your dentures. However, even with this preparatory step, you may still run into issues if you have ill-fitting dentures.
Crisp Vegetables and Fruit
There’s nothing quite like biting into a buttery corn on the cob, a juicy apple, or a fresh and crisp carrot, but these foods are particularly difficult to eat for those who have traditional dentures. Even new dentures can struggle to cut through certain vegetables and fruit, which can limit your nutritional options and affect overall health and quality of life.
To become able to enjoy a more varied diet, many denture wearers cook vegetables and fruit to soften them or manually cut them into easier-to-chew bites. Although these preparation options open more possibilities for nutrition, denture wearers may not enjoy food as much as they used to.
Foods with Seeds
One of the major complaints of denture wearers is that bits of food and seeds can get stuck under their denture. When this happens, it can become uncomfortable or even painful to eat. This means you may have to remove your dentures frequently, which can get tedious and frustrating.
If You Don’t Want Food Limitations…
It’s important to know that these foods don’t have to be off limits once you lose natural teeth. Dentures held in place with implants enable you to overcome hinderance to your diet. With the stability of implants, these prosthetic teeth can have the strength necessary to cut through tough foods and grind them up for better digestion.
Want corn on the cob? Want carrots with dip? Want sweet, ripe strawberries? Want a juicy, tender steak? Implant dentures can handle basically any food!
To avoid having to face limitations in your diet, you need to make sure your dentures fit precisely or get implant dentures. Whether you need to have your dentures replaced, relined, or attached to implants, it’s worth keeping your prosthetic teeth strong so that you can enjoy the foods you need and want.
About the Practice
At Boyles General Dentistry & Implant Center, our team is unique qualified to help patients who need to replace their missing teeth with a wide range of options, including traditional and implant dentures. We strive to ensure a comfortable, yet snug fit. If your dentures need to be replaced or adjusted, or if you are interested in learning more about implant dentures, contact our Midland office online or call 432-685-7011.