“Can you eat with a partial denture?”
I will get partial dentures. Can you eat with a partial denture?
4 Answers
DentalHygienistDentist
If designed properly, with enough tooth and tissue support, a person can eat comfortably with a partial denture.
Yes, you can eat with partials. But it is certainly not exactly like eating with your own teeth. Though not as extreme as losing a limb and having it replaced, it takes time to accommodate to any sort of denture, whether it's full or partial. A common complaint is that a partial may shift somewhat when chewing, and that can allow food particles to get trapped under the partial uncomfortably. And, if your partial replaces front teeth, you usually cannot bite securely into many foods without taking care. The replacement teeth are simply not as strong or secure as real teeth. So there are limitations, but many people have partial dentures and have learned to function well with them. Just remember that adjustment to the partial doesn't happen instantly. Be patient. Good luck, Dr. Conrad