{"id":932,"date":"2022-06-22T16:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T16:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=932"},"modified":"2022-07-29T16:33:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T16:33:23","slug":"how-dentures-and-taste-relate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/how-dentures-and-taste-relate\/","title":{"rendered":"What is It About Dentures That Affects Taste?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s a fact of life that your sense of taste gets weaker with age. As you grow older, your mouth produces less saliva, leading to dry mouth and thus diminished flavor in foods and drinks. However, did you know that dentures<\/a> and taste can have a negative relationship too? Among other things, the former can sometimes interfere with the latter. To learn more, here\u2019s a summary of three things about dentures that can harm your sense of taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Dentures Affect Taste?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, your false teeth aren\u2019t exactly like natural ones. Namely, dentures have unique qualities that sometimes cause them to disrupt the flavor of your meals. These features can be grouped under the three headings below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Collect Food Deposits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over time, dentures collect food deposits and stains as they\u2019re used. Unless treated, these \u201cleftovers\u201d  can occasionally cause a bad taste or interfere with the taste of foods. After all, it can be hard to sense the flavor of a steak when you\u2019re tasting bits of last week\u2019s lasagna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Can Cover Taste Buds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Full upper dentures are often associated with some loss of taste. Many have base plates covering the taste buds on your mouth\u2019s roof. However, the palate\u2019s role varies \u2014 base plates don’t impact everyone. Furthermore, the human brain can sometimes adjust to the base plate and return taste to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Need Denture Cream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending on their fit, some dentures require that you use a heavy amount of adhesive. While these creams prevent your prosthetic from slipping, they can also cause taste loss. In particular, they have a strong metallic flavor that can keep you from tasting other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Improving Your Sense of Taste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As it happens, each of the above issues can be fixed with the right response. That said, try practicing these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n