What helped you get used to eating with dentures?
1. Reply to What helped you get used to eating with dentures? by Fixodent_Mod
Posted: June 14, 2010 10:45 pm
I have had a top denture for 40 years. My mom and sister also had dentures. so starting right away by eating soft foods. It is less than 2 weeks that i had 6 bottom teeth pulled and bottom denture.. and a new top one. I am eating.. mostly soft food yet. chicken, noodles, potatoes. i have eaten cracker and chips.
Take smaller bites. and use your teeth. especially the back ones to chew. It takes some practice and getting used to. The first time I went to eat with them I banged the spoon into my teeth. Don't give up.. eat & practice.. learn to use your toungue to help move the food around. I am looking forward to eating more when my mouth is healed.
2. Reply to Reply to What helped you get used to eating with dentures? by bj2705
Posted: July 12, 2010 7:34 am
I had 14 teeth pulled 3 weeks ago,last night was the first time I ate real food,it took me a while to eat but I finally done it..Hang in there, it just takes time...
3. Reply to What helped you get used to eating with dentures? by affraid
Posted: August 17, 2010 2:55 am
getting used to it is just time thats all i had 6 front and it was FUN but my dentist worked with me and i will be glad to have the sockets heal i am diabetic and i heal slow but will be glad to graduate from soup to good solid food i know time will tell
4. Reply to What helped you get used to eating with dentures? by Fixodent_Mod
Posted: August 29, 2010 4:08 pm
Just using Fixodent Denture Adhesive. It keeps my dentures in place and to me, makes it easier to eat. Rose
5. Reply to What helped you get used to eating with dentures? by Fixodent_Mod
Posted: October 14, 2010 1:59 pm
It will take you a little time, initially you will eat only soft foods, once the healing is done.. you will be able to get your food into the mouth as far as you can and chew with your back teeth.. small pieces only in front, otherwise you will feel some pieces going into the crevice where you can't get out. It takes getting used to them. Once the final relining is done, and the dentist gets your adjustment, your chewing will improve.. takes a little time.. enjoy the mash potatoes, pasta and soft stuff.. little by little you will get better..takes practice.
