{"id":124,"date":"2022-08-25T12:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T12:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oshinsofsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=124"},"modified":"2022-09-13T00:21:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T00:21:41","slug":"how-do-dentures-affect-your-sense-taste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oshinsofsmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/25\/how-do-dentures-affect-your-sense-taste\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Dentures Affect Your Sense of Taste?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Imagine taking a bite of your favorite food but instead of savoring the taste\u2026 you hardly taste anything at all! As people grow older, their sense of taste often naturally diminishes. Some flavors, like sweet and salty, may stick around longer than others. Wearing dentures \u2013 no matter your age \u2013 can also impact your sense of taste. Have you replaced missing teeth<\/a> with full or partial dentures? Then you will want to read about the relationship between dentures and taste below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Dentures can negatively impact your sense of taste in the following ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Upper Dentures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you probably already know, most of your taste buds are located on the tip of your tongue. However, taste receptors can also be found in the cells of your cheeks, throat, and the roof of your mouth. Because full upper dentures typically include a base plate that covers the upper plate, this type of restoration can lead to a loss of taste. However, over time your brain may adapt to wearing dentures and your taste may return to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poorly Fitting Dentures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Properly fitting dentures should not shift or slip in your mouth. However, if your dentures don\u2019t fit comfortably, you may need to use denture adhesive to keep them securely in place. If you use denture adhesive frequently, you may find that it leaves an unpleasant metallic taste in your mouth and alter your sense of taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food and Stain Buildup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to clean, rinse, and soak your dentures daily. If you don\u2019t practice good oral hygiene, food deposits and stains will naturally build up on your dentures. This can produce a foul taste in your mouth or interfere with your ability to taste foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimizing the Impact of Dentures on Taste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are three ways you can minimize the impact of dentures impacting your ability to taste food:<\/p>\n\n\n\n