Yeah, the anxiety around eating out is real. I still hesitate with salads or anything that crunches—just never quite sure what’ll happen. I’ve noticed the pricier adhesives do make a difference, but man, the cost does sting. Sometimes I wonder if it’s just part of the whole adjustment period, or if some folks just never get totally comfortable.
That anxiety totally makes sense. I remember the first time I tried biting into an apple after getting my dentures—it felt like I was defusing a bomb, just waiting to see if something would slip or shift. Crunchy foods are still a bit of a mental hurdle for me, honestly. And yeah, those adhesives that actually work do seem to cost an arm and a leg... I’ve tried the cheaper ones, but they just don’t hold up the same way.
I do think it’s partly an adjustment thing, but also, everyone’s comfort level is different. My aunt’s had hers for years and still avoids certain foods, while my neighbor swears she eats anything now. For me, it’s been about finding little tricks—like cutting stuff smaller or sticking to softer bread. It gets easier, but I don’t think that low-key worry ever fully goes away. Just takes time and some trial and error, I guess.
I don’t think that low-key worry ever fully goes away. Just takes time and some trial and error, I guess.
I get what you’re saying, but honestly, for me that worry did fade a lot more than I expected. Maybe it’s just my stubborn streak, but after a few months I started pushing myself to try “problem” foods again (corn on the cob was my Everest). The first few tries were awkward, but the more I practiced, the less anxious I got. Sometimes I think we underestimate how much our mouths adapt. Not totally carefree, but I don’t stress it like I used to.
