Wearing dentures has a potentially negative impact on a person's overall nutrition.

Wearing dentures has a potentially negative impact on a person's overall nutrition. Dr. Ferreira and his team have known this for a long time. But a recent study looked at how dentures may affect individuals' overall health over time. The study used the health and dental records of 10,000+ patients, plus specific markers for malnutrition, comparing their nutrition levels from two years before they received dentures to the two years after they received dentures. Lab results were compared (complete blood count, basic metabolic profile and lipid and thyroid panel tests). What researchers found was that People with dentures had a significant decline in certain nutrition markers over those two years. People who did not wear dentures did not experience this decline. What should we take away from this? 1. Dentures are not an acceptable alternative. Don’t believe the false thinking that if you lose your teeth, it’s no big deal and you can just wear dentures. 2.Do what you can NOW to KEEP YOUR NATURAL TEETH. Brush and Floss daily. See your dentist and hygienist regularly so you can diagnose and treat any tooth decay or gum disease as quickly as possible. 3.If you take care of someone who is in dentures, be aware their nutrition may be affected negatively, and their nutrition may need monitoring. Story Source: Regenstrief Institute. "Wearing dentures may affect a person's nutrition: First study..." ScienceDaily. 21 April 2022 www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220421100149.htm>.