{"id":204,"date":"2022-08-24T22:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T22:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2022-09-23T22:05:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T22:05:28","slug":"how-dentures-affect-taste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/24\/how-dentures-affect-taste\/","title":{"rendered":"The Impact of Dentures on Your Taste"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_129985648__1663970556_91377.jpg\" alt=\"woman smiling after getting dentures in Whitinsville\" class=\"wp-image-205\" width=\"297\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_129985648__1663970556_91377.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_129985648__1663970556_91377-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_129985648__1663970556_91377-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing teeth can affect more than just your appearance \u2013 it can impact your overall quality of life. Fortunately, dentures are an excellent solution that allows you to enjoy a complete smile once again! Before getting them, many patients ask if it can affect their taste. While dentures <em>can<\/em> have an impact on your taste, there are ways to prevent that from happening. Read on to learn exactly how the prosthetics affect your taste and what you can do to improve the sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Dentures Affect Taste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt about it \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a> are very lifelike and closely resemble your natural teeth. However, they\u2019re still nothing like your original set of pearly whites. The prosthetic covers the upper palate, which plays a role in taste and smell. If you fail to clean your dentures properly, it can lead to residual deposits, which can cause a bad taste or interfere with your taste in foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that lower-quality dentures are non-porous, meaning they\u2019re able to pick up more odors and tastes. Unfortunately, that can negatively affect your overall taste sensation. Using excessive denture cream can also have an impact, which is why you should only apply the recommended amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Taste Affect Nutrition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not being able to properly taste your food may cause you to lack motivation to eat anything other than the bare minimum to avoid starving. Sadly, these sudden changes in eating habits can put you at risk of chronic disease down the line. It\u2019s been shown that denture-wearers who experience diminished taste may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lose interest in cooking<\/li><li>Avoid foods with sour or bitter tastes, which can contain essential nutrients<\/li><li>Indulge in more sweets, contributing to diabetes<\/li><li>Take in more salt, which is bad for cardiovascular health<\/li><li>Eat less low-fat dairy, worsening osteoporosis<\/li><li>Consume more fat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to Improve Taste Sensation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured \u2013 your dentures don\u2019t have to negatively affect your taste or health! You can reduce the impact by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cleaning your dentures properly to avoid stain buildup and food deposits<\/li><li>Getting better-fitting dentures so you don\u2019t have to use denture cream<\/li><li>Upgrading to dental implants so you don\u2019t have to worry about a base plate affecting your taste buds on the roof of your mouth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though we naturally lose our sense of taste as we age, we can keep it around for as long as possible by taking the right precautions. With these tips, you can prevent your dentures from affecting your sense of taste, so you can continue savoring all the tasty flavors of your favorite foods!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Whitinsville Family Dentistry, we use cutting-edge dental technology to provide exceptional service unlike anywhere else. Our team will also comprehensively address your concerns the first time around, ensuring you get the results you deserve. If you think your dentures are significantly affecting your taste, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us. We\u2019ll find a solution that works best for you. You can make an appointment via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(508) 234-8107<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Missing teeth can affect more than just your appearance \u2013 it can impact your overall quality of life. Fortunately, dentures are an excellent solution that allows you to enjoy a complete smile once again! Before getting them, many patients ask if it can affect their taste. 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