wow. that is a bummer. But it seems eating without any protection from food constantly hitting the gums is potentially a big risk for injuring your gum and jaw.

Now, I am thinking for myself as a dummy with a few missing teeth who attempts to eat whatever including hard tortilla chip and other things that poke the hell of my gums unless I am careful. I'll assume you totally avoid any food that is hard or requires chewing and stay only with soft foods and liquids.