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Why Can’t I Taste With Dentures, But Can With Dental Implants?

Medically reviewed by Saad Bassas, DDS — Board-Certified Prosthodontist · Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry

While traditional dentures do give patients efficient new teeth that will allow them to smile and eat a wider variety of foods, they are not able to taste with them. With dental implants in Roseville, MN, on the other hand, the patient will be able to taste everything that they eat and drink with them.

Curious to learn why exactly people are not able to taste with traditional dentures, but can with dental implants? Continue reading to learn why people are able to taste with dental implants but are not able to with traditional dentures.

Why You Can’t Taste With Traditional Dentures

One major reason why patients are not able to taste their foods and drinks with traditional dentures, is because they cover the palate (roof of the mouth), where many taste buds are located. The palate plays a critical role in the sense of taste, and when it is covered by the denture’s base, it restricts the taste buds’ direct contact with food and beverages.

Traditional dentures significantly reduce the patient’s ability to fully taste flavors, especially the more subtle nuances of various foods. Also, denture creams and adhesives can alter the patient’s taste sensation. Frequently described as a metallic taste, the overuse of creams and adhesives for traditional dentures can prevent the patient from tasting anything.

Why You Can Taste With Dental Implants In Roseville, MN

Unlike with traditional dentures, patients can taste with dental implants. Patients can taste foods and beverages with dental implants because they do not cover the palate. This is because the dental implant post part of a dental implant structure is surgically placed into the patient’s jawbone, where they serve as anchors for the prosthesis.

The patient’s palate remains unobstructed with the permanently placed dental implant post, allowing them to taste their foods and drinks. With dental implants, patients can enjoy a full range of flavors without any hindrance, making eating and drinking a more enjoyable and satisfying experience.

See Us Now So We Can Enhance You Smile With Dental Implants In Roseville, MN

When you get your dental implants securely placed at our dental practice, then you will be able to eat and taste everything without any hindrances. Why wait to improve your smile with us? Get in contact with our doctors, Dr. Saad Bassas, and our exceptional team at our dental practice to schedule an appointment today!

Medically reviewed by Saad Bassas, DDS

Dr. Saad Bassas is a board-certified prosthodontist and a Diplomate of both the American Board of Prosthodontics and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry — a dual distinction held by only a small number of dentists in the United States. He completed residency training in both oral surgery and prosthodontics, which qualifies him to surgically place and prosthetically restore dental implants himself rather than dividing that care between two providers. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Bassas performs hundreds of implant and bone-grafting procedures each year at i-Implant Dentistry in Roseville and Sartell, Minnesota, and is specially licensed to provide IV sedation. He has practiced dentistry in Minnesota since 2003.