{"id":148,"date":"2020-11-02T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T10:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2020-12-23T22:52:15","modified_gmt":"2020-12-23T22:52:15","slug":"holiday-foods-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/holiday-foods-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Foods for Denture Wearers to Avoid and Enjoy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/food-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dinner table covered with holiday foods\" class=\"wp-image-149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/food-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/food.jpg 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re doing the cooking or the taste-testing, it goes without saying that holiday foods often encourage holiday cheer. Unfortunately, some seasonal eats are not ideal for denture wearers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/dentures.html\">Dentures<\/a> are very delicate, so the foods you indulge in can cause more damage than you may think. Keep reading to learn which foods you can enjoy and which you should avoid altogether!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foods to\nEnjoy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Slow-Cooked or Ground\nMeats<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slow-cooked and ground\nmeats are easy to break down, so the reduced amount of chewing minimizes the\nirritation to your gums.&nbsp;The more tender the meat, the tastier and easier\nit is to eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Chocolate<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If holiday fudge is on\nyour list of must-eat treats this season, you\u2019re in luck! Eating chocolate is\nfine for denture wearers, as long as it\u2019s free of nuts, toffee or other crunchy\ningredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cooked Vegetables<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boiled, steamed or\nmicrowaved vegetables tend to have a softer texture. Cooked carrots, green\nbeans, broccoli and spinach are all great options for your holiday meals this\nseason.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fruit<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seedless grapes, oranges\nand cherry tomatoes are all delicious, denture-friendly foods for holiday\ncharcuterie trays. You can also enjoy baked pears or apples for dessert without\nworrying that you\u2019ll damage your teeth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foods to\nAvoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tough or Well-Done Meats<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of chewing that goes into eating tough meats, like well-done steak, can cause dentures to become dislodged and unstable. Too much chewing can rub sore spots into your gums where they meet the dentures.\u00a0 To avoid these sores, eating beef jerky and steak should be minimized or removed from your diet altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Nuts<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chomping on nuts can be\nvery problematic for dentures. They create stress on the teeth and palate of\nyour dentures. In addition to that, biting into nuts can give them sharp edges\nthat might get stuck in and under dentures and cause serious irritation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Popcorn<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Popcorn balls are a\nfavorite this season, and popcorn is the snack of choice for most movie\nwatchers. But while the popped pieces of corn are soft, the kernels are very\nhard and can get lodged in your teeth. If it gets stuck under your dentures, it\ncan be incredibly painful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sticky Foods<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toffee, caramel and peanut\nbrittle are some of the season\u2019s most coveted treats, but they can be difficult\nto chew for those with dentures. Not only can they stick to your teeth, but they\nare almost guaranteed to dislodge your dentures. If particles get caught under them,\nthey won\u2019t fit properly and may start to slip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to keep your\nteeth working properly, it\u2019s important to be mindful of what you eat. Wearing dentures\ndoesn\u2019t have to mean the end of tasty treats this holiday season. It could be\nthe beginning of culinary adventures and lead you to come up with new ways to\nprepare your favorite meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jonathon Mason graduated from the\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 2006. Dr. Mason offers\nhis patients knowledge of the most innovative dental technologies to date. He\nis able to provide patients with removable or implant-retained dentures, as\nwell as dental bridges, cosmetic dentistry and other services. If you have\nquestions about your dentures, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">website<\/a> or contact the office at\n(817)663-7240.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re doing the cooking or the taste-testing, it goes without saying that holiday foods often encourage holiday cheer. Unfortunately, some seasonal eats are not ideal for denture wearers. Dentures are very delicate, so the foods you indulge in can cause more damage than you may think. 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