Dentures
can replace missing teeth. Your dentist will examine the area, and
will take a mold of your mouth so that you have a product that fits
the best. The product will help you eat and help you to pronounce
your words. The natural position of the replacements helps you to
position your tongue properly.
Many
patients feel more natural when they have their dentures. They are
more willing to smile due to increased confidence in their
appearance. They are more comfortable with going out into public and
maintaining a social life with smile. They can be more affordable
than some of the other options available.
One
of the best things about getting dentures is enjoying foods you love,
such as steak, corn on the cob, and frozen deserts.
But new denture wearers can find the journey back to eating steak frustrating. Biting and chewing often feel different than before. And the fear of having your dentures slip during a meal is also a major problem. So, try these tips for eating with full or partial dentures.
- Don't panic if you feel that food has "lost its flavor." Right now, your mind is receiving strong signals from your mouth about your dentures, which overpower the messages from your taste buds. After you get accustomed to dentures, your mind will find a better balance and your sense of taste will improve.
- As you adjust to new dentures, you might have trouble sensing hot foods and drinks. This is common. But be careful; you don't want to burn your mouth.
- Start with soft foods. Some good examples are eggs, fish, chopped meat, cooked vegetables, and puddings. As you gain more experience and confidence with dentures, try eating chewier foods, such as steak or celery.
- Ease back into eating the foods you love with small quantities cut into smaller pieces.
- When you put food in your mouth, chew half of it on the back-left side of your mouth and the other half on the back-right side. This will even out the pressure on your dentures.
