Dentures are an excellent solution for replacing lost permanent teeth, but even though they restore the look and feel of your smile, there are still a few foods you should avoid when you wear them. That’s because unlike implant dentures or your natural teeth, dentures cannot always hold up to the rigors of chewing certain foods, especially as you’re getting used to wearing them.

Here are a few things you shouldn’t eat with your dentures when you first get them, and a few that you should skip no matter how long you’ve had them.

The mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. Ultimately, your dental health and general health are closely related and say a lot about each other. That’s why going over your health history and medications is so important during your dental visits. Here are some health factors that you should let your dentist know about at your next appointment if you haven’t already.