{"id":65,"date":"2022-11-17T14:15:11","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T14:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anewsmiledental.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2022-11-17T14:15:12","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T14:15:12","slug":"link-between-dentures-and-taste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anewsmiledental.com\/blog\/link-between-dentures-and-taste\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dentures Can Change the Way Things Taste"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After getting dentures, you might feel like your food is a little less flavorful than you remember. This might be partially because your sense of taste weakens as you get older, but in some cases, it could also be a side effect of your new teeth. Here\u2019s what you need to know about the link between dentures and taste \u2013 as well as the steps you can take to ensure your meals are still enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can Dentures Affect Taste?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While partial dentures and full lower dentures tend to have little to no direct effect on your sense of taste, full upper dentures that cover the upper palate can potentially present problems. While most of your taste buds are on your tongue, some of them are also located on the roof of your mouth. If these taste buds end up being covered by an upper denture, you may experience a loss of taste, although how significant it is depends on the individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentures might also indirectly affect taste if you need an adhesive to hold them in place. Said adhesives are often said to have a somewhat metallic taste, which could interfere with your enjoyment of foods. Similar problems can arise if you don\u2019t clean your dentures regularly; food deposits and stains that build up over time might contribute to a loss of taste sensations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do to Improve Taste While Wearing Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For upper full dentures, sometimes all you need to do is wait. Once your brain gets used to the presence of dentures in your mouth, your sense of taste will often return to normal. That said, there are other steps you can take to minimize taste loss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n