{"id":490,"date":"2023-10-06T17:58:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.votodds.com\/blog\/?p=490"},"modified":"2023-11-17T18:00:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:00:45","slug":"prevent-my-dentures-from-becoming-foul-smelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.votodds.com\/blog\/prevent-my-dentures-from-becoming-foul-smelling\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Prevent My Dentures from Becoming Foul-Smelling?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> are perhaps the most tried-and-true of all dental restorations; they\u2019ve assisted countless generations of patients with missing teeth, and due to advancements in dental technology, likely aren\u2019t disappearing anytime soon! That said, as convenient and life-changing as dentures can be for patients with compromised smiles, they have the tendency to become foul-smelling if they aren\u2019t correctly cared for. Continue reading below to learn a little more about why this can sometimes happen, along with a few tips to help you keep your dentures clean and pleasant to wear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Dentures to Smell Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like natural teeth, dentures are susceptible to bacterial buildup and plaque formation\u2014but although they don\u2019t have enamel that can be targeted, they\u2019re still vulnerable to other issues. When food particles and bacteria accumulate on the denture surface, as they grow, they can produce unpleasant odors if proper oral hygiene is neglected. This can also lead to staining and discoloration in the dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Prevent Denture Odor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, it\u2019s relatively easy to care for dentures and ensure that they are functional, clean, and not foul-smelling at all. Here are some tips that are certain to help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n