{"id":141,"date":"2019-08-12T21:52:33","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T21:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2024-08-29T22:36:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T22:36:08","slug":"wondering-what-you-should-eat-with-new-dentures-a-short-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/wondering-what-you-should-eat-with-new-dentures-a-short-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Wondering What You Should Eat with New Dentures? A Short Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve recently received dentures (or will be getting them soon), you\u2019re well on your way to a restored smile that looks and feels great. But, in the beginning, many people struggle with what they should eat and wonder if there are any foods to avoid with dentures in Chaska. Below, you\u2019ll find a short guide to good dietary choices (in the short-term and long-term) and find out how to prepare food to get the most out of your new appliance. Keep reading to find out more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Should You Eat With New Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After receiving your dentures, you\u2019ll enjoy more self-confidence and will be able to eat a wide variety of foods. But since it\u2019s quite a change from what you\u2019re used to, an adjustment period is to be expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the first 2-3 weeks while you\u2019re getting accustomed to your dentures, primarily focus on soft or liquid foods. Examples include smoothies, puddings, creamed soups, broth, applesauce, breakfast porridge, scrambled eggs, guacamole, yogurt, mashed bananas, etc. Once you\u2019re used to how your denture feels, you\u2019ll be better able to eat solid foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, since you won\u2019t be able to judge temperatures the same way as before, make sure to let anything hot such as coffee, tea, or soup cool down quite a bit and test it with your lips or tongue first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-Term Dietary Tips For Dentures <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even after your initial transition period, it\u2019s helpful to use a few precautions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n