{"id":85,"date":"2024-04-12T20:49:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T20:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kingwoodfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=85"},"modified":"2024-05-23T20:51:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T20:51:09","slug":"dentures-smell-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kingwoodfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/12\/dentures-smell-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Keep My Dentures from Developing a Nasty Odor?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> have allowed many people with missing teeth to enjoy beautiful and complete smiles again. While a well-fitting and well-cared-for set of dentures will be incredibly lifelike and so comfortable that you might forget that they\u2019re there, they require daily hygiene measures to stay in great shape. Here\u2019s how dentures can develop an unpleasant odor as well as a few tips for keeping your appliance fresh and functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

If your dentures can give off an unfavorable aroma, it is likely that they are hosting accumulations of bacteria and food debris. This is most likely to happen if they aren\u2019t regularly cleaned, but the problem can become especially bad if you are wearing your dentures continuously. If you are never removing your dentures, you are depriving your mouth of the chance to rest and clean itself naturally, which can allow nasty infections to develop in your soft tissues and bacteria to accumulate in the nooks and crannies of your appliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Get Rid of or Prevent This Gross Smell?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to prevent or eliminate a nasty odor on your dentures is to step up your hygiene routine. A few practices to follow include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n