You have a lot of taste buds on your tongue. Thousands of them, actually, which help you interpret the flavors that foods provide. So, why is it that one day, you can taste everything just fine and the next, you either can’t taste your food, everything tastes funny, or you have a very weird taste in your mouth? There may be one of multiple issues affecting this sense. See us for a checkup to discover what’s up with your oral health and how to solve the dilemma.
It Could Be Dry Mouth
Patients often overlook the fact that taste buds can only sense the flavors present in food if there’s enough moisture present to essentially unlock those flavors. Your tongue needs to be moist, so you can moisten the food. If you are suffering from an oral health issue called dry mouth, you’ll need to fix this (see us for help).
It Might Be Your Medication
Medication can do a lot of strange things to your taste buds. It can make foods taste different. It may even cause you to have a metallic taste in your mouth when you haven’t eaten anything at all. Check medication side effects, speak with your doctor, and let us know if this is an ongoing concern for you.
How’s Your Sniffer Doing?
Remember that though your taste buds do some of the tasting, they’re not 100 percent responsible for it. You need your sense of smell, too, which is a very significant part of your ability to taste foods. This is why when you have a cold, you can’t really taste anything. If congestion is a factor for you, whether due to sinus trouble, a cold, or allergies, address it. This may be the key to getting foods to taste good (or simply taste like anything) again.
See Our Team For Taste Bud Assistance
Not sure why foods aren’t tasting the way they used to? We are here to help offer information and care for this and other oral health concerns. Contact Absolute Dental Care today in Virginia Beach, VA to schedule a visit by calling (757) 428-7440. We proudly welcome patients Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Eastern Shore, and all surrounding communities.
