It is understandable that one always wants to take the biggest bite out of that ice cream cone or grilled chicken, irrespective of having or not having teeth or wearing or not wearing dentures. But did you know that eating without dentures can lead to a lot of health issues? So, if you know someone eating without dentures, stop them before they say grace at their next meal!
Eating without dentures can lead to Gum and Jaw Problems
The primary damage starts with the gums and jaw. They are easily affected as there is a lot of pressure applied on the gums and jaw to break down food particles and try to chew them. It actually gets harder without dentures!
Technically, it takes around 200-250 pounds of force by the jaw for a bite with natural teeth, while dentures provide only around 50 pounds of force. This shows that dentures have a lesser bite force compared to natural teeth. Hence, trying to eat or chew food without dentures will eventually wear out your gums and jaws, leading to serious health issues like TMJ and gum infections.
- Eating without dentures can lead to Gastrointestinal Problems
We all know that chewing food properly is very important for digestion. However, the first step itself goes wrong when eating without dentures, causing the entire digestion process to fall apart and leading to health problems in the digestive tract.
With improper digestion, not only do nutrients fail to be properly extracted, but undigested food also becomes fodder for harmful bacteria in the colon, leading to further health complications.
- What Can We Do?
Eating without teeth or not wearing dentures while eating can both lead to long-term and short-term problems. Teeth are a very important part of our body, and living without them is not a good long-term idea. So why not make the first right move by switching to STIM Oral Care Products and saving your pearly whites before you lose them forever? And if you do have dentures, remember that they need as much care as your natural teeth. Switch to our DENTURE CARE PRODUCTS, also available on this website.
Begin and maintain a healthy oral regime today!
