Poor Dentition

Poor Dentition is a condition wherein there is difficulty in chewing food properly due to lack of teeth, poorly aligned or ill-fitting dentures thus hindering proper food digestion.

Probable Causes
   • Tooth extraction without replacing lost tooth with dentures
   • Inconsistent wearing of dentures
   • Ill-fitting denture or poor denture usage

Probable Symptoms
   • Inability to chew foods properly

Helpful Dietary Management
   •  Eat a balance mechanical soft diet.

   • Give particular attention to foods rich in Vitamin A,B-complex and Vitamin C for healing or strengthening of gums.