Ordinarily, people who have bad breath or Halitosis are not aware of it. They can smell the breath of others, but not their own. Wearing dentures or retainers predisposes a person to having bad breath. Surveys show that 5 out of 10 people who wear dentures and retainers only use toothpaste for cleaning. Some do not remove them at all. This results in bacteria accumulating in the mouth, which leads to a foul odor in the mouth and on the dentures.
The first important step to curing bad breath, therefore, is proper cleaning. Let us first consider why dentures should be taken out at night and cleansed in a disinfecting solution. Dentists recommend that while you sleep at night, your dentures should be soaking in a cleaning solution.
We have to remove our dentures regularly so that our gums can breathe just like our skin. Prolonged wearing of dentures enables bacteria to proliferate in the gums and the underside of the dentures. Even without teeth, a person can have gum disease. Sores can also erupt due to the constant rubbing of the denture on the gums. All of the above can result in bad breath.
An anti-bacterial denture cleanser should be used in cleaning your dentures. Take out and clean your dentures daily. Your gums and tongue should be brushed twice a day. Use a mouthwash that is alcohol free. Alcohol dries out your mouth, which enables the bacteria to grow. The main cause of morning breath is a dry mouth. It is ideal that after every meal, you go to a restroom to remove your dentures and clean them. Rinsing your mouth with fresh clean water after meals is sufficient.
Remember that false teeth can cause bad breath, especially when you have gum problems. Be sure to clean your dentures properly and to visit your dentist regularly.
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