
According to the American College of Prosthodontics, roughly 40 million adults are missing all their teeth—and even more are missing multiple teeth! Having missing teeth is a very serious oral health concern that affects the way you speak, eat, laugh, and more. But luckily, solutions like dentures exist for the sole purpose of restoring your smile to a healthy and functional state. However, even though they’re meant to help, did you know that dentures can actually inhibit your body’s overall nutrition? Here’s what you need to know about how dentures influence your diet and what you can do to ensure your body is acquiring the energy it needs.
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