Eating with dentures will take a little practice, especially for the first-time denture wearer. Start with softer foods cut into small pieces and chew slowly on the back teeth to develop a "feel" for chewing with denture teeth. Unlike natural teeth there is no sensory feedback from a denture tooth to tell you where the teeth are and you will rely on muscle memory that will develop during the adaptation period. Depending upon the limitations of the supporting ridge structures, you may or may not be able to bite on the front teeth with conventional dentures.

Patients that experience a lot of tipping or movement of their dentures during chewing should have the dentures examined closely to determine what corrective treatment is required to correct these issues. Leaving these problems unchecked will result in further damage to the denture bearing surfaces and may also result in a poorer fit with future dentures. With all the treatment options that are available at this time to achieve a proper fit, there is NO reason for you to not enjoy a normal balanced and varied diet free from discomfort or embarrassment.