Is it Difficult to Eat Because You Cannot Chew Your Food?

Poor Chewing Ability

A denture that doesn't fit or teeth that don't function effectively can make it difficult to chew food properly. As a result, many nutritious and harder-to-chew foods may be eliminated from the diet. In these cases, digestion and overall good health are affected.

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Emotional and Psychological Distress

Improper fit or unnatural-looking dentures can make it difficult and embarrassing to speak, eat and socialize.

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Joint and Jaw Disorders

Excessive denture tooth wear and "shortening" of the ridges may cause improper support and function which can upset the jaw mechanism. This can, in extreme cases, lead to a temporo mandibular joint (TMJ) disorder.  TMJ can be characterized by pain in the jaw, neck, head, and/or shoulders.

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Bad Oral Hygiene

Food particles can get stuck in old or dirty dentures. This breeds bacteria, which can weaken the denture and lead to bad breath.

Due to the porous nature of the acrylic or porcelain from which dentures are made and the natural changes occurring in the mouth, even the best made denture should be replaced every 3 years.