Can you eat with dentures?
If you’re ready for a reliable tooth replacement solution, getting fit with a set of dentures can be a very exciting process. We know you can’t wait to show off your beautiful new smile, but you may be a little worried about eating with dentures. It’s true, it can take a minute to learn how to eat with dentures, but you’ll get used to it in no time.
How to eat with dentures
Today’s dentures look and feel more like natural teeth, and eating with dentures will begin to feel more natural too. Follow these tips on how to eat with dentures and make the most of your new smile.
1. Ease into it
Start with soft foods and take small bites until you get a little more used to eating with dentures. You’ll also want to chew on both sides of your mouth.
Good starter foods include:
Mashed potatoes
Applesauce
Soft breads
Pasta
2. Chew carefully
When biting into solid foods, use your canine teeth to puncture the food. Biting with the front of your teeth could cause your dentures to move which could loosen the adhesive and/or make your mouth sore.
3. Which foods to avoid when eating with dentures
Avoid tough or chewy foods, which can damage your dentures. Also avoid extremely hot or cold foods in the beginning, as your mouth will likely be sensitive.
In general, avoid:
Sticky/chewy candy and toffee
Tough/stringy meats
Corn on the cob
Brushing after eating with dentures
After you’ve finished eating with dentures, it’s important to rinse off any food debris and brush your dentures with a soft bristle brush and denture cleaner. It's important to not use toothpaste, which may actually harm dentures.
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