Unpleasant breath odor is one of the most common phenomena in people with dentures. Bad breath is the main reason why you lose confidence during daily communication. So whether dental implants actually cause bad breath or not is currently of concern to many customers. Join My Auris smart dentistry to find out information related to this problem, as well as find the best way to fix it.
Q&A Does denture implants cause bad breath?
In fact, according to doctors sharing the question of whether denture implants cause bad breath, all current optimal methods do not cause bad breath after the treatment is successful. If your doctor follows the correct procedure, technique, and materials to support treatment, bad breath will not occur.
But it should be noted that in the opposite case, if you are implanted with false dentures, the quality of the porcelain crown does not meet the quality requirements,… then the denture implant will cause bad breath after a short period of time. When used, you will experience bad breath.
This also happens very often in many people who make mistakes when restoring lost teeth, causing a significant impact on their health. quality of daily life. In addition, bad breath is also considered a fairly common condition in Vietnam, even second only to gingivitis or tooth decay. At this time, no one will be able to be confident in daily communication anymore.
In addition to causes related to technique, doctor’s skills or implementation procedures, bad breath symptoms also originate from different causes after dental restoration that have nothing to do with denture implants.
What are the causes of bad breath from denture implants?
In addition to technical causes, bad breath from denture implants also includes side effects main cause later. These causes can occur in all three commonly used dental restoration methods today: Removable dentures. Porcelain bridges and implants.
But for customers who undergo removable denture treatment, there will be a higher chance of having bad breath.
Excess food caught between teeth
Dentures cause bad breath when leftover food is stuck between teeth. This is a factor that causes bad breath after you have dentures.
The special thing about removable dentures requires you to clean your teeth every day. Because of their structure, it is easy for leftovers to get caught on the teeth as well as on the jaw. Thus, after just one night, bacteria can grow quickly and your breath will start to smell bad.
If dentures cause bad breath with the porcelain bridge method, when there is a crack with visible grooves or a mismatch with the lower base, it can create gaps between the two parts, causing food to stick, over time. will become an ideal home for bacteria that can grow in the oral cavity environment, causing bad breath.
Ceramic crowns can cause gum irritation
Dentures cause bad breath with ceramic crowns of unclear origin, of uncertain quality, and are not biologically compatible, causing gum irritation. If this case is not treated early, it will lead to gingivitis and create a bad odor in the oral cavity.
Metal teeth have the phenomenon of oxidation
Metal teeth are a quite popular product line thanks to their reasonable cost, very suitable for the affordability of most customers. But because the constituent materials combine with the environment in the oral cavity, over time it is difficult to avoid the phenomenon of oxidation.
At this time, bad breath in dentures occurs because the porcelain teeth have been degraded, causing irritation and creating a bad smell. In addition, when oxidized porcelain teeth can also darken the gum line, causing loss of aesthetics.
Other factors not related to dentures
Bad breath from dentures can also originate from some of the following causes before or after dental implants:
- Dental diseases: Before or after dentures, the patient often has bad breath due to other related diseases such as periodontitis, tooth decay, gingivitis, etc. In addition, some other diseases such as gastric reflux or sinusitis are also causes of bad breath.
- Patients who regularly smoke: Dentures have bad breath. When you have the habit of regularly smoking, unpleasant breath is unavoidable.
- Origins from eating habits: If you often eat foods such as chives, garlic, onion,… then you can’t avoid bad breath.
How to overcome bad breath when getting dentures
Regular oral hygiene
- Brush teeth properly and regularly 2 times a day
- Gargle with saline to limit bad breath
- Use dental floss to clean teeth better
