How Do You Stop Ageusia

Temporary ageusia is caused by damage to the taste buds on the tongue, usually due to dry mouth. You can prevent temporary ageusia if you quit smoking, wash your hands often to avoid catching the common cold or viral infections, brush your teeth, and see your dentist regularly.

What happens when you have ageusia?

Ageusia refers to a condition wherein the tongue loses its sense of detecting different tastes, such as sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami – a pleasant tangy taste. Ageusia can affect people of all ages, but is most common in those above the age of 50.

Can you be born with Ageusia?

Some people can’t detect any tastes, which is called ageusia [ah-GYOO-zee-a]. True taste loss, however, is rare.