{"id":143,"date":"2017-09-13T21:23:25","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T21:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2017-09-13T21:23:25","modified_gmt":"2017-09-13T21:23:25","slug":"think-dentures-dont-cause-bad-breath-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/13\/think-dentures-dont-cause-bad-breath-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Think Dentures Don\u2019t Cause Bad Breath? Think Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanDentures can make all the difference in the world for someone with missing teeth. They look better, they feel better and they are able to enjoy a variety of foods again.<\/p>\n

But one thing no one enjoys is bad breath, or halitosis. And don\u2019t think that just because you\u2019re wearing dentures means that you\u2019re immune to a foul order in your mouth. Bad breath is caused by bacterial growth, and dentures are just as susceptible to this as your natural teeth.<\/p>\n

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Do My Dentures Smell?<\/h2>\n

Good question. Here\u2019s an easy way to find out.<\/p>\n

Rather than risk asking a friend or relative if you have bad breath, remove your dentures and place them in a sealed plastic bag. After a few minutes, open the bag and take a sniff. If there is an unpleasant odor then your dentures may be part of the problem.<\/p>\n

Why Do My Dentures Smell?<\/h2>\n

Just the way bacteria get trapped between teeth and along the gum line, they can also get stuck in the nooks and crannies of dentures. If not removed with regular and thorough cleaning, bacteria reproduce and accumulate on your dentures, causing a foul odor to develop.<\/p>\n

Also, if you have a dry mouth\u2014which can be an issue for denture wearers, because they tend to produce less saliva\u2014then this can also lead to bad breath. Saliva keeps the mouth moist, but a dry mouth is the perfect breeding ground for offensive bacteria.<\/p>\n

Finally, if dentures don\u2019t fit properly, then they may irritate delicate gum tissue. When this happens, a sore or infection can ensue and this can contribute to denture breath, too.<\/p>\n

How Can I Cure Denture Bad Breath?<\/h2>\n

There are some steps you can take to stop your dentures from causing bad breath:<\/p>\n