Tips For Eating With Dentures

One of the things most people look forward to after getting their dentures is being able to enjoy any and all of the foods they love. 

Dentures are custom made to fit your mouth, and if made correctly, should not make you feel awkward or uncomfortable. It may take some time to adjust to the dentures, especially during the initial weeks after receiving your appliance. 

Throughout this time period, your facial muscles will begin to adapt to changes in your bite and the placement of your tongue and lips. 
At first, eating with dentures may seem unnatural, as you’ll inevitably be producing excess saliva and your bite will feel off. Luckily, there are a few simple tricks that will help you adjust in no time.

Start Slowly With Soft Foods

When you first start eating with your dentures, it’s best to take it easy and go slow. 

Start by eating soft foods that don’t require too much chewing. Some foods that are both nutritious and easy to chew include scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, applesauce, and puddings.

Avoid any crunchy or hard foods, such as raw carrots and crackers. 

When you have dentures on, it can be hard to test how hot something is, as the plastic material insulates your gums and teeth from the heat.

Be sure to check the temperature of the food before consuming it, as hot foods can burn your mouth.

How to Chew Solid Foods With Dentures Bridges 

Once you’re ready to move on to hard foods, it’s important to take your time during your meal. 

Eating quickly can cause the denture to slip and may be painful when you chew. Start by cutting your food into small pieces and chewing thoroughly before swallowing. To keep the denture more stable while eating, distribute your food evenly on both sides in the back of your mouth.  

Another way to prevent any discomfort is by drinking liquids while eating. This will help remove any foods that may have stuck to your teeth. 

Although you’ve  begun eating hard foods again, it’s best to continue to avoid any gummy foods such as taffy, caramel, peanut butter, and marshmallow treats. 

Take Care of Your Dentures 

Cleaning and taking care of your dentures is essential to maintaining healthy oral hygiene. 

To effectively remove food particles and eliminate the risk of staining, it’s important to clean the appliance after every meal.

Using a soft-bristled brush and a non-abrasive toothpaste,  brush the synthetic teeth as though you would your natural teeth.

Then, soak the appliance overnight in a denture solution.  Be sure to brush your gums, remaining teeth, and tongue as well. 

Adjust to Your New Dentures With Belleville Denture Clinic

Excited about being able to enjoy all your favorite foods, not to mention being able to smile confidently?

Becoming a new denture wearer may be frustrating at first when you have to take things slow, but it’s all worth it in the end. 

At Belleville Denture Clinic, your comfort is our top priority. With the highest quality materials and latest technologies, our expert denturists work hard to meet all your denture needs.
Reach out to us to learn more about denture care and cleaning and book your consultation today.