3 Foods Denture Wearers Should Avoid During the Holidays

The holidays are here at last! Time to relax, visit with friends and family, and indulge in your favourite holiday treats. Regardless of where you go, there will be delicious snacks in all shapes and sizes to tempt your palate. Are you a denture wearer? You might be slightly intimidated by the idea of attending festive gatherings because of the pain and agony you could endure from eating all those festive delights. While your dentures are comfortable, and it’s easy to adjust them when you need to, you want to avoid any painful or embarrassing situation at all costs.

There are some food items that you might want to avoid this holiday season if you wear dentures. But averting certain foods from your plate of goodies doesn’t mean that you can’t participate in the festivities and eat to your heart’s content. Instead of taking a risk by chewing on every crunchy sugar cookie that comes your way, it would be a good idea to be mindful of what you’re consuming.

We’ve compiled a list of three food items you might want to avoid at all of the gatherings you’ll attend this holiday season.

1. Hard Foods

Does your family enjoy cooking a big turkey dinner for the holidays? Well, you’re in luck because you can easily cut soft, cooked white meats (such as turkey or chicken) into bite-size pieces. And it’s even better if there are fluffy mashed potatoes with gravy on the side. But if the main meal contains steak or BBQ meats with crunchy vegetables like carrots, corn on the cob, or raw broccoli, you’ll have greater difficulty chewing and keeping your dentures in place. Consider steaming your vegetables and stay away from the corn this year. Avoid sticky, hard meats and choose that delicious roasted turkey instead.

2. Nuts

Another type of hard food, nuts, is a holiday staple for many families. Whether it’s roasted chestnuts or a bowl of walnuts, they make the perfect snack or hors d’oeuvres. However, they can also quickly get stuck under your dentures. Eating crunchy and chewy nuts can cause your dentures to flip up and out of your mouth. Instead of nuts as an appetizer, choose pitted olives. They contain the same heart-healthy nutrients, are a mouth-watering salty snack, and won’t cause any embarrassing or painful denture moments.

3. Nut Butters

While nut butter, such as peanut or almond butter, is a tasty addition to any dessert or cracker, it’s almost impossible to clean out of dentures. Peanut butter, in particular, has a reputation for sticking to teeth. One small bite of a peanut butter treat at a party, and you might find yourself trying to clean your teeth in the bathroom for half an hour. As an alternative, try hummus or a zesty tapenade.

Do you have a professional denturist? If you ever have an issue with your dentures in Winnipeg this festive season, take them to your local, trusted denture clinic. The right clinic will provide you with the service you need to enjoy a nice, relaxing holiday with friends and family.