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Can You Survive Without Teeth, And How Can I Manage Eating While Waiting For Dentures?

Hi.my question is can you survive without teeth. Currently I have no teeth on the side because of they needed to get pulled for dentures. Because I have a hard time eating, I am have to lost some weight. Waiting to on financial help to pay for the rest.
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Hello,

Many people think to survive without teeth but actually it is not possible. Apart from chewing they also pay an aesthetic role making your cheeks look fuller and smile beautiful. As said by you, you had a hard time while eating so you yourself can feel the importance of teeth.

So my advice would be whenever your financial situation gets better get yourself a denture. If you can't pay much you can choose trusts and colleges for the same they offer dentures at low price. Only thing is you have to wait on long queues for the same.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sakshi Ahuja, Dentist
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Can You Survive Without Teeth, And How Can I Manage Eating While Waiting For Dentures?

Hello, Many people think to survive without teeth but actually it is not possible. Apart from chewing they also pay an aesthetic role making your cheeks look fuller and smile beautiful. As said by you, you had a hard time while eating so you yourself can feel the importance of teeth. So my advice would be whenever your financial situation gets better get yourself a denture. If you can t pay much you can choose trusts and colleges for the same they offer dentures at low price. Only thing is you have to wait on long queues for the same. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sakshi Ahuja, Dentist