TASTE DISORDERS & DENTAL HEALTH
DID YOU KNOW THAT ORAL HEALTH ISSUES CAN LEAD TO TASTE DISORDERS?
TYPES OF TASTE LOSS
DYSGEUSIA
-distortion of the sense of taste
HYPOGEUSIA
-a decrease in taste sensitivity
-can dull taste or no taste at all
AGEUSIA
-a complete lack of taste
ORAL HEALTH CAUSES
*Insufficient oral hygiene care
*Gum disease - gingivitis or periodontitis
*Tooth abscess - infection of the root of a tooth resulting from tooth decay
*Dry mouth - lack of saliva flow
*Thrush - a yeast infection of the mouth
*Dentures - not cleaned properly
*Dentures that are worn down
*Smoking
As there are many causes for loss of taste, there are also many solutions.
Please speak with your dentist to find the right treatment for you.