Dentures have allowed millions of people to enjoy the benefits of a complete smile after tooth loss, but they can’t chew as well as real teeth. Chewing is a crucial part of the digestive process that pulverizes food into a pulp that can be metabolized more easily, and wearing dentures can make it difficult to consume tougher items like fresh meat, crunchy nuts, or raw veggies. Here’s how wearing dentures can affect your nutritional intake and how implant dentures may help you attain better health.
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