{"id":578,"date":"2025-02-04T16:01:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/?p=578"},"modified":"2025-04-15T16:04:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T16:04:19","slug":"dentures-affect-nutrition-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/dentures-affect-nutrition-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dentures Affecting Your Nutrition? Research Says It\u2019s Likely!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-300x201.png\" alt=\"One hand holding dentures while another holds an apple\" class=\"wp-image-579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1.png 398w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You, like many patients, replaced your missing teeth with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a> to improve your oral function and overall wellness. So it might seem ironic that researchers are saying denture wearers have a tendency to be malnourished!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do your dentures affect your ability to get the nutrients your body needs, and what can you do about it? Have no fear \u2013 this post will tell you all about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slippage, Chewing, and Digestion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main way dentures affect your nutrition is by making it difficult to chew efficiently. You see, chewing doesn\u2019t just bite your food down to size \u2013 it also enables your saliva to prepare your meals for digestion. The enzymes in your spit actually help your body absorb the vitamins and minerals in your food more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dentures slip out of place when you eat, there\u2019s a definite possibility you\u2019re not absorbing nutrients as well as you need to, even when you consume a healthy and balanced diet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Impact on Your Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019re not getting as much out of your meals as you could be \u2013 so what? Does it really make that much of a difference?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a counter-question for you: have you felt unnaturally tired or run-down lately? It might not be because you\u2019re getting older! When your body is deficient in one or more essential nutrients, it\u2019s much harder for your biology to function smoothly. It\u2019s well-documented that this can result in fatigue, contribute to depression and anxiety, and cause all sorts of problems \u2013 even if your nutrient levels are only slightly lower than they should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Dental Implants Could Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there\u2019s a solution that could be more effective than extreme dieting or taking dozens of supplements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are a complete root-to-crown restoration that are securely fixed to your jawbone. By connecting four or more of these implants to your dentures, your dentist can provide you with a much more stable tooth replacement. You won\u2019t have to worry about slippage, in other words, and your bite will be much stronger, making it easier to chew efficiently!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This restoration \u2013 called \u201cimplant dentures\u201d \u2013 are beneficial for many patients, but they\u2019re not for everyone. If you want to improve your health and wellness, be sure to talk with your dentist about the possibility of implant dentures. They\u2019ll help you determine whether adding dental implants to your dentures is the right treatment plan for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Sowmya Kumar<\/a> is a highly experienced dentist who\u2019s treated plenty of different oral ailments. She knows better than most that a seemingly simple dental problem, like inefficient chewing, can have a huge impact on your overall health and wellness. If you suspect your dentures could be the cause of your nutrient deficiency, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Kumar\u2019s office at 321-631-4334.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You, like many patients, replaced your missing teeth with dentures to improve your oral function and overall wellness. So it might seem ironic that researchers are saying denture wearers have a tendency to be malnourished! 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