{"id":266,"date":"2022-10-07T02:12:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T02:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=266"},"modified":"2022-11-07T02:12:52","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T02:12:52","slug":"get-the-facts-about-dentures-and-nutritional-deficiencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/get-the-facts-about-dentures-and-nutritional-deficiencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Dentures Affect Your Nutrition?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"OlderTeeth are meant to last for a lifetime, but that\u2019s not the case for many adults. Over 35 million Americans have lost all their teeth in one or both arches. 90% of people with no teeth choose dentures<\/a> to rebuild their smiles. Traditional dentures have been used for generations because they are convenient and effective; however, new research suggests they can affect your nutrition. You don\u2019t have to live without teeth to stay healthy. Here\u2019s what you need to know to maintain healthy eating habits.<\/p>\n

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Dentures Can Affect Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentures have an acrylic base that\u2019s carefully crafted to fit your mouth like a glove. It will hold prosthetic teeth to restore a complete, beautiful smile. Dentures rest on top of the gums and are held in place with suction. They\u2019ll closely look like your real teeth, and you\u2019ll get used to wearing them after a few days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although dentures are more realistic than ever, they\u2019ll never fully feel like your natural teeth. It can be a significant change for many patients, which may cause them to alter their eating habits. They might avoid certain foods because they are too difficult to chew, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers reviewed laboratory data from over 10,000 people to look for specific markers for malnutrition. They found that denture wearers suffered a significant decline in nutrition markers over 2 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition can continue to decline as time passes because tooth loss causes the jawbone to shrink. This changes the shape of the mouth, which can cause dentures to fit poorly. Slipping and irritation can lead to more dietary restrictions as eating becomes difficult or painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining a Healthy Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your health doesn\u2019t have to suffer if you wear dentures by following a few simple tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n