Hi, in my case the dentist, said I could eat just fine with the nesbit. I have two teeth replaced, and firmly anchored in front and in back of the two missing teelth. I am careful however, lets say reasonable with its use. I do take it out at night. My dentist uses these all the time, and said at one time dentists did use them more. She is a firm believer in them. Her father, and two brothers are also dentists. I can't see anything negative about them at all. No carmel apples, steak, hard stuff to chew are the only draw backs I can tell. I sure hope it all works out for you. ginnie