That’s actually surprising about the phone calls being harder. I always figured talking in-person would be more stressful since people can see your mouth, but I guess it makes sense if you can’t read reactions or explain yourself. Did your uncle ever mention if eating certain foods made his speech trickier too? I remember my aunt saying sticky stuff would mess with her dentures and then her words would sound off for a bit... Wonder if that’s common?
That’s interesting about sticky foods—my grandpa always avoided caramel or peanut butter after getting his dentures, but I never really asked why.
Did your aunt ever mention if it got better over time, or was it just always a hassle? I’m curious if people just adapt or if certain foods are always tricky.“sticky stuff would mess with her dentures and then her words would sound off for a bit...”
Sticky foods are a big one for denture wearers—caramel, taffy, even some breads can tug at the fit or get wedged underneath. Some people do adapt a bit over time, especially if their dentures fit well and they’ve practiced with different foods. But honestly, certain things just remain a hassle. I’ve had patients who eventually gave up on peanut butter sandwiches because it was more trouble than it was worth, while others figured out tricks like cutting food smaller or switching to creamy versions.
Did your grandpa ever mention if he tried using adhesive? Sometimes that helps, but it’s not a perfect fix for everyone. I’m curious if anyone here has actually gotten used to eating sticky stuff again or if you just learn to avoid it altogether.
Sometimes that helps, but it’s not a perfect fix for everyone. I’m curious if anyone here has actually gotten used to eating sticky stuff again or if you just learn to avoid it altogether.
I get what you mean about sticky foods being a pain, but honestly, I haven’t totally given up on them. I was pretty anxious at first, but after a few months I found that using a little adhesive (not a ton) and just taking my time really did help. Peanut butter is still tricky, but I switched to the whipped kind and eat it with apples instead of bread. It’s not the same, but it works for me. I guess it depends on how much hassle you’re willing to put up with... For me, giving up all my favorite foods felt worse than the extra effort.
- I’m still kind of avoiding most sticky foods, to be honest. Tried caramel once and it was a mess—felt like my denture was gonna pop right out.
- I get wanting to keep your favorites, but sometimes the hassle just isn’t worth it for me. I’d rather not stress about things getting stuck or having to clean up right after every bite.
- Haven’t found any trick that makes chewy candies or even regular PB feel normal again. Maybe it’s just me, but I’d rather swap them for something less risky.
- Curious if I’ll get braver with time, but right now, I’d rather have peace of mind than peanut butter stuck everywhere.
- Maybe I’ll try the whipped PB thing you mentioned, though. Could be a decent middle ground...