Fast Food

Lettuce

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Tomatoes

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Crunchy Toppings

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Crispy Breading

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Tough/Dry Meats

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Dry Bread

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Mixed Consistencies

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Red Flags

What to avoid when eating is difficult

Dysphagia | Dental Issues Texture Sensitivity

Lettuce

fibrous strings

may be crunchy

can be a dual consistency, releasing water while chewing

Tomatoes

skins can be hard to cut

often contain their seeds

dual consistency, releasing a lot of water while chewing

Crunchy Toppings

Painful on gums/surgical sites

can crumble or stick in cheeks/gums/teeth

Crispy Breading

may be painful

may be crunchy

difficult to bite or chew fully

Tough/Dry Meats

hard edges can be painful

intact connective tissue can make it very chewy

Dry Bread

becomes very sticky when mixed with little saliva

may be crunchy or hard crust

Mixed Consistencies

can be hard to manage separate liquid while chewing

pieces of food must be chewed

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