{"id":115,"date":"2024-03-05T18:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2024-04-19T18:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T18:59:42","slug":"dentures-and-your-overall-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/05\/dentures-and-your-overall-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Dentures Might Affect your Overall Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dentures<\/a> are one of the most effective methods of replacing a lot of teeth at once. They\u2019re inexpensive, durable, and are meticulously crafted to suit your needs. However, as incredible as modern dentures are, there are some things that it\u2019s worth being aware of before you get them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For one, full dentures are held in place entirely via suction. While this seal is more secure than you\u2019d think, it can sometimes lead to issues when you eat, ultimately affecting your nutrition. If you\u2019re curious here\u2019s what you should know about how dentures may affect your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Will Dentures Affect My Nutrition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While dentures can be incredibly powerful, there are certain limitations to what they can eat. Certain tougher foods, like fibrous vegetables and sinewy meat, can be problematic for dentures to process. Unfortunately, these are also some of the most important foods for nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is that patients with dentures often struggle to eat a well-rounded diet. A recent study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics tracked nutritional benchmarks among patients before and after receiving their dentures. Many of these patients saw a significant decrease in certain key nutrition markers; while they remained at normal levels, experts worry that if there are others factors also impacting the diet of denture users it could lead to serious nutrition problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Eat a Nutritious Diet with Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to get all of the nutrients you need, you\u2019ll need to think a little bit about your diet. Here are some foods that are packed with nutrients that your dentures should be able to handle with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n