If you’re getting dentures in Deer Park, you might have some questions about what you’ll be able to eat. While your new teeth won’t be slipping and falling out quite as dramatically as portrayed in cartoons, it’s true that you’ll have to be careful with what you bite into. Certain foods are simply too tough!
This post will not only list foods that could damage your dentures but also tell you what tasty treats you can still enjoy. Keep reading to get all the juicy details.
Foods to Avoid
Make no mistake, dentures are designed to be durable and long-lasting. But few things can compare to the strength of natural pearly whites. If you’d rather not spend time and money on frequent repairs and replacements, here are the foods you should avoid:
- Steak and other chewy cuts of meat
- Nuts, seeds, and popcorn
- Hard, crunchy bread
- Sticky taffies, caramels, and the like
- Fruits that have a tough shell, such as apples
- Celery, carrots, and other crunchy vegetables
What to Eat Instead
It can be difficult to think of yummy, creative meals when you’re focused on what you can’t eat. So to help get your wheels turning, here are some examples of tasty treats you can still enjoy while wearing dentures:
- Juicy, tender meats that are easy to cut into, like chicken and fish
- Softer types of bread, such as flaky biscuits and loaves with gentle crusts
- Ice cream, yogurt, custard, guacamole, salsa – pretty much any semi-liquid you can think of!
- Fruit smoothies and cooked vegetables
- Eggs and egg dishes like omelets and quiche
- Fully cooked pasta
- Creamy or brothy soups
- All kinds of dairy – pudding, cottage cheese, milkshakes, etc.
- Oatmeal and pancakes, and don’t forget your favorite fruits and spices!
Expanding Your Menu with Implant Dentures
If a limited menu is something you just can’t stomach, you may be interested in retaining your dentures with dental implants. Since dental implants fuse with your jawbone, connecting them to your dentures gives them significantly more strength and stability. With implant dentures, you can eat pretty much anything you want!
Whether you want to consider the possibility of implant dentures or find more ways to keep your meals fun and exciting, be sure to talk with your dentist. As a professional, they’ll be able to give you more personalized recommendations for taking good care of your new teeth!
About the Practice
At Deer Park Family Dentistry, we have a team of highly experienced and accomplished dentists who would be happy to assist you with your dentures! They’re also trained in dental implant treatment and can provide you with a set of implant dentures if you decide that’s the best option for you. To contact our office with questions about dentures, your food options, or implant dentures, call 281-479-2841.