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What kinds of foods will I be able to eat?
Q. What kinds of foods will I be able to eat?
A. One patient who was treated at Inaba Dental Office with the telescope system likes to tell us what she has been able to eat each time she comes in. So just the other day, we asked her, "If you don't mind, could you please make a list of what kinds of foods you are now able to eat?" This is how she responded*
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*Sushi rolls and regular sushi
I can bite into them, chew them good, and swallow. When I had inlays, I was unable to pull with my teeth so I had to dissect the larger sushi rolls and have the smaller ones cut into 1 cm pieces. Kampyo rolls were especially difficult. The kampyo and the seaweed would just get flattened out and I would have to swallow it like that or break the rules of manners and pull it apart. I love sushi and having the chef roll them fresh in front of me at the counter is one of my joys in life. It was tough before always having to consult with my teeth on what types of sushi I could eat, especially squids and clams were particularly hard to bite. I haven't tried abalone yet but I can firmly bite into ark shell clams, cockles, and mirugai clams.
*Oranges and other citrus fruits
I can bite into orange wedges and chew the pulp in my mouth now without any problems. When I visit a friend's house or go out to eat, I often encounter orange wedges or other citrus fruit wedges... I've always wanted to eat them but I felt like it wouldn't be a good idea with dentures. At home I used to peel and eat citrus fruit by the bushel. My husband and daughter had to eat the same way... It was kind of a side-effect of my condition.
*Uncooked vegetables
I used to get so worried when someone would take out a raw radish, unpeeled and cut into eighths. Now I am so grateful that I can bite into these easily now. I can now eat cucumbers, takuan, and kinpira, without hesitation.
*Pie
I now can eat flaky pie crust with no problems. Pie crust used to be quite high level for me but since I like it so much, I used to cut it into small pieces to eat. It was far from beautiful eating form so I only ate pie alone at home in secret.
I am so happy that I can now eat many different things. And I am even happier that I do not need to cover my mouth every time I speak. That truly is the greatest joy. You have always been so polite when treating me and always have a smile on your face. I was able to go through the treatment process without feeling any apprehension. I am always grateful. You helped me overcome a complex that I have had for a long time. If I notice anything else, I'll gladly let you know.
The patient who shared the above message with us came in for tooth cleaning with her husband the other day.
Of course she regained the ability to eat. She also had her bite evened on the left and right side of her jaws. This creates a nice muscular balance and leads to a wonderful full face.
This type of feedback always brings us a lot of joy.
Thank you very much.
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