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Your senses of taste and smell do much more than simply make food enjoyable. They help form memories, influence emotions, connect you to loved ones, and even protect your health. These two senses are deeply intertwined—so much so that about 80% of what we perceive as taste actually comes from our sense of smell.

When your sense of smell is impaired—such as during a cold, sinus infection, or even after a COVID-19 infection—your food may taste bland or unappealing. That’s because smell and taste work hand in hand to create what we know as “flavor.” As you chew, your teeth and saliva break down food, releasing chemicals that stimulate taste buds. Simultaneously, these chemicals also travel to olfactory receptors in the nose. This dual input allows us to fully experience flavor. Try holding your nose while eating—you’ll still register sweetness or saltiness, but the flavor will feel muted.

Beyond just flavor, other receptors in your mouth and throat register sensations like heat from spicy foods or the cooling from mint or eucalyptus. Altogether, multiple sensory pathways work together to shape the experience of eating and drinking.

For centuries, traditional dentures have been a popular choice for replacing teeth, and they have only gotten better with time. Due to modern technology and materials, dentures today have made significant progress even since your grandparents wore theirs decades ago. Even with all these improvements, however, these traditional restorations still aren’t perfect. In fact, some wearers find it difficult to eat certain foods and must be careful about their diet.

In this post, you’ll learn why eating isn’t always easy with dentures, what you should stay away from if you have these prosthetics, and methods that can make eating better.

It took a while, but you’re ready to replace your lost teeth and have a full smile again. Somehow you coped for a considerable amount of time without dentition; now, you want to feel confident again and be able to have a healthier diet. However, after so long, are dentures in Remsenburg-Speonk still an option for you? Over time, your jawbone shrinks without tooth roots to stimulate it, so does that mean you can’t enjoy your smile ever again? Keep reading to find out!

When you get a brand-new toy, you’re probably not thinking too hard about how to make it last. You just want to enjoy it as long as possible! However, if you don’t take care of it, you can’t expect it to stay in good shape for a substantial amount of time. The same can be said for your new dentures. If you neglect them every day, how long do you think your dentures will last? To help you extend their lifespan, here are essential at-home maintenance tips for your restored smile.

Unless you have a specific mental illness, no one enjoys being in pain. In fact, you might be surprised by the lengths some people willingly go to in order to avoid it. Unfortunately, going to the dentist even just for a cleaning is often feared to be one of these situations. However, a simple teeth cleaning, when performed by a trained professional, shouldn’t hurt. If you have an existing issue, like a cavity or bleeding gums, you may experience some sensitivity, but otherwise you shouldn’t feel any pain during a cleaning.

To keep you motivated to see your dentist regularly for dental cleanings, it might help to learn more about them, why they matter, and what you can do to enhance your dental experience.

This holiday season, you have a busy schedule full of get-togethers. You have your work party, where you’d like to impress your boss, as well as several family dinners, where you want to show your concerned relatives that you’re doing well. To prepare for the festivities, you get your teeth professionally whitened so that your smile looks its best.

But if you want to hold onto your teeth’s brilliance, you’ll need to be more careful about what you eat and drink, especially soon after having the procedure done. What should you stay away from or at least limit for the next little while? Check out these common staining foods and beverages to avoid in order to keep your teeth whitening results.

It seems like yesterday that your child was just learning to walk, to pretend, and to read. In a flash, they’ve become a teenager—almost a grownup! You may wish your beloved teen could stay young and carefree forever, but even at this tender age, they can face some adult concerns and dilemmas already. For instance, your teen may start to notice flaws in their smile and feel self-conscious. But is cosmetic dentistry a good idea for teenagers? Keep reading to learn why you can consider making these improvements with a clear conscience and which cosmetic treatments are especially beneficial for teens.

As a careful, smart patient, you want to know the risks before you start any treatment, especially before you undergo surgery. When it comes to getting dental implants, there are relatively few! For decades, millions who have lost teeth have replaced them with dental implants with no complications or trouble. In fact, it’s successful in over 95 percent of cases!

But how is this procedure so safe? What makes dental implants something you shouldn’t be afraid to receive? Obviously, having a clean office is essential, but keep reading to learn what your dentist does to put your safety first.

At first, you may think you know exactly what your dentist does during your dental checkup. They obviously check for cavities, but it may surprise you to learn that there are several other things they accomplish while you’re in the chair. What else are they doing that you may not already know about? Keep reading to find out!

Most modern cars have gauges and alerts for their various systems. When a tire loses pressure or your engine needs to be checked, a light shows on your dashboard. When you’re running out of gas, your car lets you know. However, when it comes to your dentures, there may not be an obvious warning system, unfortunately, but if you’re paying close attention, you can recognize the signs that it’s time to meet with your dentist and replace your prosthetic teeth.