10 Causes of Bad Breath
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #7: Acrylic Dentures
Acrylic dentures, or false teeth, that are made out of plastic may be the cause of bad breath. Care for the prosthesis involves the cleaning and removal of dentures every night. Failing to do so may result in malodor from the mouth or the plastic as a result of the bacteria. The plastic material that is used to make the dentures is porous.
The fitting surface may also be irregular in molding to the edentulous anatomy of the mouth. All these are factors that increase the predisposition of yeast and bacterial retention resulting in bad breath.
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