How to Eat With New False Teeth

Having a new set of dentures is physically and psychologically challenging. New dentures take time to get used to, especially if you have not worn them before. It is easy to underestimate the effects of tooth loss. According to B. Bergendal, for some adults, the impact of total tooth loss was greater than retirement or marriage. However, most denture-wearers do adjust and get used to their false teeth. One of the biggest issues, when the dentures are new, is learning how to eat comfortably.

Things You'll Need

• Dental cleaning tablets
• Dental fixative

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Instructions

Kinds of Food.

• 1

  Dentures may take a little time to feel natural.

  Bring your teeth together and swallow before eating, as this will fix the dentures in the correct position. Eat nutritious, soft foods if this is easier at the start, but introduce a broader range of foods into your diet as soon as you can. Eating with new dentures is a knack that you will develop with practice. Take your time

• 2

  Cut your food into bite-sized pieces. Chew carefully, up and down. Chew on both sides of your mouth, as chewing on one side might dislodge the dentures on the other side. Brush your false teeth twice a day. Introduce food such as apples gradually, as you might find these difficult to manage. Peel the apple first, and cut into quarters.

• 3

  Drink liquid when eating bread, so it does not become doughy and stick to your dentures. Do not hold liquids in your mouth before swallowing. Avoid food that is too hot as your dentures will cause your mouth to be less sensitive.

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