{"id":158,"date":"2024-12-04T21:08:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T21:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/?p=158"},"modified":"2025-02-06T21:11:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T21:11:25","slug":"love-first-bite-implant-dentures-improve-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/04\/love-first-bite-implant-dentures-improve-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Love at First Bite: How Upgrading Your Dentures Could Improve Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x201.png?v=1777435070\" alt=\"Man and woman making a healthy salad together\" class=\"wp-image-159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do you feel tired? Worn out? Maybe even a little cranky? It\u2019s possible you\u2019re not getting the nutrients your body needs to feel good and function efficiently. It\u2019s also possible that you\u2019re not necessarily to blame. Instead, the problem could be your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a>! Studies show that those who rely on this popular tooth replacement tend to be vitamin and mineral deficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there\u2019s a way you could experience love at first bite. Keep reading to learn more about how dentures affect your nutrition, and how upgrading to implant dentures might help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Eat Normally with Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not quite \u2013 and that\u2019s the problem. While dentures can help you chew with the back of your mouth effectively, they lack the support necessary to provide more power to your tearing teeth. This makes it difficult or even impossible to eat many healthy foods, such as tough meats and raw veggies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does This Effect My Health and Wellness?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! Everyone\u2019s biology is unique, but it\u2019s safe to say that in order to feel your best, you really need a balanced diet. The protein you get from meat, for example, promotes muscle growth and repair, healthy hair and skin, brain function, energy \u2013 and so much more. Raw vegetables, meanwhile, are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, which are essential for digestion and immune function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing out on these nutrients can cause all sorts of problems, ranging from fatigue to chronic issues like edema and heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Will Implant Dentures Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine what you could eat if your denture had even biting power all the way around, and if it didn\u2019t slip or shift while you chewed. You could enjoy pretty much any meal someone with natural teeth could! That\u2019s the impact of an implant denture. By \u201cborrowing\u201d a few dental implants to fix your denture in place, your dentist can give you the blessing of complete, 100% oral function \u2013 and better nutrition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dentures just aren\u2019t doing it for you anymore, it might be time for an upgrade. After biting into your first steak with an implant denture, you\u2019ll fall in love with how much easier it is to enjoy a healthy diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Joshua Thomas Pogue,<\/a> or \u201cthe dentist America trusts,\u201d as comedian Craig Ferguson has called him, is skilled with a variety of advanced treatments \u2013 including dental implants. After graduating with his dental degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, he became a proud member of the International Dental Implant Association and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. If you\u2019d like to upgrade your dentures by combining them with implants, Dr. Pogue can complete the entire process in-house with his famous gentle touch. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> his office, call 563-332-7734.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you feel tired? Worn out? Maybe even a little cranky? It\u2019s possible you\u2019re not getting the nutrients your body needs to feel good and function efficiently. It\u2019s also possible that you\u2019re not necessarily to blame. Instead, the problem could be your dentures! 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