{"id":2111,"date":"2023-01-06T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalimplantsindfw.com\/blog\/?p=2111"},"modified":"2023-02-08T22:47:53","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T22:47:53","slug":"do-dentures-affect-your-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalimplantsindfw.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/06\/do-dentures-affect-your-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Dentures Affect Your Ability to Eat Your Favorite Foods?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You recently learned you\u2019re a good candidate for dentures. Because you are missing multiple teeth, you want a solution that will not only improve your oral function but also restore your smile\u2019s appearance. Because these prosthetics have been around for centuries, they\u2019re often a tried-and-true treatment option for a dentist to recommend. But do dentures affect your nutrition<\/a>? Will you be able to eat all your favorite foods? Read on to hear from a dentist who explains what you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dentures & Food: Can You Eat Your Favorite Things?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentures are known for their ability to restore a patient\u2019s appearance, and they deliver improved bite force, which is helpful to someone living without a complete smile. Unfortunately, though, regular dentures do not offer the same level of chewing ability, which makes it harder to eat some of a person\u2019s favorite foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why many patients often need to alter their eating habits so that they can receive the necessary nutrients their bodies need. Instead of biting down on dense, hard, or crunchy foods, it is often required for denture-wearers to cut food into small pieces or eat softer meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most nutrient-rich items a person with dentures can eat include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n