Do dentures make your breath stink?

The smell of dentures can sometimes be unpleasant. There is no difference between bacteria that accumulate on dentures and those that accumulate on natural teeth and oral tissues. As suggested by the dentist, certain types of bacteria cause bad breath in people who have dentures and do not remove them regularly. This contributes to bad breath caused by dentures.

Denture breath: What causes it?
The dentures themselves are responsible for the bad breath. Dentures begin to smell when bacteria accumulate on them due to irregular and improper cleaning. You can compare it to not brushing your teeth. When bacteria are not removed, they produce a bad smell. Dentures can harbor bacteria in crevices or become trapped under the arch if they are not removed and cleaned regularly.

Place your dentures in a sealed plastic bag if you’re not sure if they smell in the first place. After allowing them to rest for a few minutes, take a whiff of the bag. In case you smell an unpleasant odor, your dentures likely are to blame.

You may be suffering from bad breath due to something in your mouth if your dentures do not stink. If you don’t have any teeth left, then the smell may be due to an infection in your mouth’s soft tissues. In addition, it can also be caused by not cleaning your tongue or gums regularly.

Denture Bad Breath: What Can I Do?
You can stop bad breath caused by dentures by taking the following steps:

• Make sure you clean your dentures every day. Cleaning your dentures thoroughly every night is easy with a denture brush and cleaner. 
• Make sure to soak them every night. Never wear them to sleep. Rather, soak your dentures in a denture cleaning solution to kill bacteria.
• Always rinse your dentures after eating. To remove food particles trapped between dentures and gum tissue, remove your dentures and use an antibacterial mouthwash to rinse them away. A good mouthwash prevents bacteria from accumulating. 

Keep up with regular dental checkups. Getting a denture does not mean you don’t need to visit the dentist anymore. In addition to ensuring the overall health of your oral cavity, your dental healthcare team will ensure that your dentures fit correctly.

Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!