{"id":135,"date":"2023-12-13T00:40:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T00:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupofjefferson.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2024-01-12T00:42:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T00:42:03","slug":"dentures-smell-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupofjefferson.com\/blog\/?p=135","title":{"rendered":"Something in the Air: Why Do My Dentures Smell Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> can be an excellent way to restore a smile and regain confidence after extensive tooth loss. While dentures are made out of durable materials that are immune to tooth decay, they still require proper care and maintenance to stay functional and aesthetically pleasing. Here\u2019s why your dentures may not have been smelling wonderful lately and how you can keep them looking great and odor-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

While dentures are immune to tooth decay, they still have plenty of surface area that can host harmful bacterial colonies. The base of a denture is typically made of acrylic, a porous material that can provide shelter to bacteria while capturing the loose food debris that feeds them. The artificial teeth can also carry plaque and get food stuck between them. The human brain is programmed to have an aversion to the smell of decaying food and colonies of harmful bacteria, so if your dentures are hosting a microbial ecosystem, they probably won\u2019t have a pleasant fragrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Keep My Dentures Clean and Odor-Free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, proper care and maintenance of your dentures will keep them in great shape and free of smelly bacterial freeloaders. A few rules to follow include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n