“When can I start eating normal food after dentures?”

The short answer is as you can. Keep in mind that there is usually a period of time that adjustments may have to be made to get you comfortable with the new dentures.

Everyone is different, with properly fitting dentures and if they are your first set, it can take time. If you’ve had them for many years and just have a new set, well usually less time. First and foremost, start with small bites. It’s like a Mew pair of shoes, you need to break them in.

Takes time to acclimate to the dentures

Any new denture needs some adjustment and rehabilitation to eat food. Depends on each person.

As long as you are taking small bites and chewing on both sides simultaneously and comfortably, you can answer that question better than me. It varies with amount of bone loss and your outlook toward the result.

In all honesty, there is no reason not to begin eating as soon as you receive your new denture. However, remember there is probably a new normal you will have to adjust to. That is, taking smaller bites and cutting foods like meats, etc. into smaller pieces. Also, if anything feels sore, be sure to have the denture adjusted by your dentist. Do not think that it will just work in, or just go away. Waiting will just cause more damage.

As soon as you feel comfortable. Start with soft foods and then gradually increase to "normal." 

Small amounts chewed equally on both sides to start. Depends on your individual tolerance and also if your dentures are implant-supported. Some patients can eat almost anything, but many have their own unique limitations. Your dentist should be able to provide you with suggestions based on your own unique oral conditions.
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MDSDDS

As soon as you feel able. You will never chew as you did with natural teeth, but with a much lesser sense of efficiency.

Were your teeth just extracted? Follow your dentist's or oral surgeon's advice if so. Otherwise, start with very soft foods, take two tiny pieces, try and chew evenly on both sides. As you master yogurt, scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes, you can progress to tuna salad, Gradually adding soft fish, stewed meat, or chicken.

The answer to the question is immediately, however, we know that it is not always true as it depends on how quickly you adapt to them. In twenty years of making and delivering dentures, I have had patients adapt to them in a week, yet I have also had patients who took longer to adapt to them.

We usually recommend to only wear the dentures without eating for first two days and if there are no sore spots the patients can start eating soft foods for two days and and if there are no sore spots with that then patients can start eating regular foods but u should still consult with the dentist who made your dentures thanks

Hello,

Eating food after getting dentures depends on a few things such as; partial or complete dentures, first time having a denture made, and personality. Chewing with dentures is a different process than with regular teeth. A few new habits have to be developed. This process is more difficult with a complete denture (a denture that replaces all the teeth in one arch) versus a partial denture. A partial denture has additional stability and retention because it has clasps on surrounding teeth. This means less movement and less need to balance the denture. If it is the first time someone is having a denture made, then there are several details that the person has to acquire while trying to eat. Keeping the denture balanced and stable becomes more pressing than the type of food being consumed. This will be even harder if the person goes directly to a complete denture instead of having a partial denture. These skills are already acquired if the person has had a previous denture made. Finally, personality does play a large role in getting back to eating normal foods after receiving a denture. Every denture (complete or partial) has parts that rest on the gum tissues (gingiva). This means biting or chewing is going to have a squishy component as the gum tissues get compressed. This is something that no one thinks of because teeth are much more stable than a denture. Someone that is classified as type B personality (more laid back) will have an easier time adapting and overcoming the lack of stability. Someone is classified as a type A personality will notice every slight movement of the denture and grow quite annoyed by it. Remember people that have been living with dentures do not go around talking about their dentures or the adjustments they had to make to get back into eating normal foods (if they are back completely or not - no one says, I don't want to eat corn on the cob because I don't like my denture moving; they simply pass on it). When it comes time to eating foods again after a denture, start slow. Do not have a well done steak as the first meal. It can be very frustrating.
Hope this helps.

My best to you!

William F. Scott IV, DMD