Have you ever taken a bite of your favorite meal only to realize it doesn’t taste quite the same? While dentures can restore your smile and make eating easier, they may also change how you experience certain flavors. Your sense of taste is closely connected to several parts of your mouth, and wearing dentures can affect some of the ways you enjoy food.
The good news is that changes in taste sensation don’t necessarily mean you’ll have to give up your favorite meals. Understanding why these changes happen can help you find ways to make eating enjoyable again.
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