Once you get used to your new partial denture and the initial soreness has passed, you can expect to eat normally with your denture in. Until that time, which can take some weeks, you want to take it slow. Initially, after your flexible denture is placed, you may feel most comfortable eating soft foods like soups, soft-cooked vegetables, eggs, and pasta. As you get used to your partial denture, you can begin adding in foods that need some chewing. It's best to cut denser foods like steak into bite-sized pieces at first. Dr. Bidabadi may recommend that you avoid chewing on sticky, crunchy, or hard foods while wearing your denture. These foods might cause damage to your artificial teeth.