{"id":409,"date":"2024-02-02T20:54:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T20:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=409"},"modified":"2024-02-08T20:57:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T20:57:09","slug":"foods-you-should-not-eat-if-you-have-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/foods-you-should-not-eat-if-you-have-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Foods You Shouldn\u2019t Eat If You Have Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> have aided countless generations of patients with missing teeth, serving as a tried-and-true replacement that offers impressive oral functionality coupled with a lifelike appearance. But as great as they are, they come with certain limitations\u2014one of which has to do with food! Continue reading below to learn a little more about some of the foods that patients with dentures should avoid, along with how implant dentures can be a fantastic solution! <\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Foods Should Denture Patients Avoid?<\/h2>

Even though dentures replace missing teeth, unfortunately, they don\u2019t restore all of the physical capabilities of your original pearly whites. Since dentures are simply worn on top of the gums and stabilized using adhesives and muscle control, they don\u2019t have the same root system supporting them that your natural teeth have. This means that they aren\u2019t capable of fully restoring the lost bite power that patients with missing teeth experience. <\/p>

This also means that certain foods become difficult or even impossible to eat for patients with dentures. A few examples include:<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Popcorn \u2013 <\/b>This popular snack can be quite problematic if you have dentures. It contains small kernels that can become stuck underneath your dentures; not to mention, they\u2019re also hard and can cause damage when directly bitten.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Steak \u2013 <\/b>A good steak tends to be seasoned and juicy, but also a little chewy, meaning that it could pose a challenge for your dentures and cause gum pain. It might even dislodge your dentures entirely. However, you can still enjoy steak with dentures if you cut it into bite-sized pieces. <\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Nuts \u2013 <\/b>Nuts have many health benefits and are a nutritious snacking option in place of sugary items; however, they are generally hard and can damage your dentures, especially if you\u2019ve recently started wearing them. <\/b><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Sticky Candy \u2013 <\/b>If you love sugary snacks and candies like caramel, toffee, taffy, sour gummies, and similar items, it might be difficult to remove their debris from your dentures. These can also cause your denture to become dislodged.<\/p>

How Can Implant Dentures Help?<\/h2>

Luckily, there is a solution that can help: implant dentures. These consist of denture restorations that are attached to the top of strategically placed dental implants. Since dental implants essentially replace the roots of the missing teeth, they grant a patient improved bite force that allows them to eat virtually all foods once more.<\/p>

The bottom line is that teeth are too important to be without\u2014especially if you love food! However, if you wear dentures, you might want to reconsider your dietary choices if any of your favorites don\u2019t suit your dentures. Or you might also ask your dentist about implant dentures!<\/p>

About the Practice <\/h2>

The talented team at Complete Dental Clinic has proudly served patients in the Kent and Maple Valley communities for several years, and they look forward to working with you to improve the health and beauty of your grin! If you have any questions about implant dentures or you\u2019d like to set up a consultation to see if they\u2019re a viable option for you, feel free to visit the practice online<\/a> or give them a call today for additional information. Kent Office Telephone: (206) 429-4652.<\/b> <\/p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dentures have aided countless generations of patients with missing teeth, serving as a tried-and-true replacement that offers impressive oral functionality coupled with a lifelike appearance. But as great as they are, they come with certain limitations\u2014one of which has to do with food! Continue reading below to learn a little more about some of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nFoods You Shouldn't Eat with Dentures | Complete Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dentures are great for replacing missing teeth, but unfortunately, they aren\u2019t able to eat certain types of foods. 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