Life with dentures might feel like a revolving door of sensations. One minute something that used to be second nature feels completely different – and then the next you’ve gotten used to it. What about your sense of taste, though? Will a bulky, inorganic prosthetic affect food’s finer flavors? If you love culinary delights, this idea is probably intimidating. After all, unlike soreness or speaking mechanics, lack of taste isn’t something you can “get used to”!
The simple answer is that dentures might change how you experience flavors. There are ways to mitigate this possibility, though, so keep reading for more details.
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