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If you have lost multiple teeth and are considering replacing them with a full or partial denture, you may want to think about a more stable alternative. While regular dentures give you back the appearance of having a full set of teeth, they can also affect your nutrition — and not for the better. That\u2019s because dentures<\/a> rest on top of the gums and may not provide the sturdy foundation to support a healthy diet. So, while it may be easier to chew, you may notice more long-term negative effects. Keep reading to learn more, along with a suggestion for what to do instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Research Points to Poor Nutrition for Denture Wearers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because dentures make it more difficult to chew than it is when you still have all of your natural teeth, it makes sense that nutrition would be impacted. And recent research actually shows this to be the case, too. A study out of Indiana\u2019s Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Dentistry examined participants\u2019 health and dental records to understand how dental treatments affected their wellbeing over time. They found that, two years after getting dentures, the wearers experienced a decline in certain nutrition markers that people who did not wear dentures did not exhibit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Dental Implants Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, it is not a foregone conclusion that your nutrition will suffer if you have missing teeth replaced with dentures. Dental implants can be used to secure your denture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants act as mini roots for the tooth replacement that is secured on top. After the healing process is complete, dentures held in place with dental implants are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth \u2013 meaning they can support a nutritious, varied diet for decades to come.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are You a Candidate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many patients who require tooth replacement are excellent candidates for dental implants. In general, people who exhibit the following signs are eligible for this option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n