Do you know of a denture adhesive that does not dissolve when you drink??
Question: I recently got dentures and am still in process of getting them adjusted to fit perfectly, untill then i am using adhesive and I am having some problems. Seems when I drink a soda or coffee my uppers come loose. Soda seems to disolve the adesive and coffee seems to melt it. I have tried fixodent mint and the sea bond sheets. neither seems to work very well. any one out there got any suggestions
Answers: If you have not had any extractions for several months and the denture fit is basically okay, then any adhesive ~ought~ work. Super Poly Grip is pretty gooey stuff and works well. The best way to use it if the denture actually fits your tissues pretty well is to put a few dabs here and there and then spread it all over the inside of the denture like you are buttering a piece of toast. It helps if you use a little bit of water on your finger or on the denture itself as you try to do this. A thin coat everywhere is better than 2 or 3 gobs in strategic locations, even though that's the way the directions usually tell you to use it.
If you had recent extractions and the fit of the denture is changing because your gums are still healing and shrinking, then it's going to be a difficult time until you get the denture relined.
Since you are having trouble with the denture when you are drinking, I'm thinking that maybe the denture is still a little long in some spots and the muscle action involved as you drink liquids is pulling it down a bit and creating a gap somewhere. If you can break the denture loose by grabbing your cheek between your finger and thumb and tugging a little bit, tell your dentist about this and show him what's going on. It will help him fit the denture with regard to your muscle actions.
I can not think of anything else. You may have to start taking your coffee a bit cooler and lay off the soda until you get done with your fittings.
I know someone that uses polygrip.
Look at Dollar General they have their own Dental Adhesive. Comes in a tube. Suppose to last 8 hours.
Well, when using denture adhesive, you may need to experiment with the amount used in order to get the best fit and tightness. However, realize that the denture adhesive should dissolve over time (due to natural biting forces of chewing and talking during the day and from drinking and saliva in your mouth), otherwise, you'd never be able to remove them to clean them daily.
Generally, the dental adhesive should last for about 24 hours without any too much looseness. If you feel the need to use a lot of adhesive, you need to have the dentures adjusted by the dentist. In general, you should only need to use a small amount of adhesive, to essentially fully seal the dentures to your mouth (so they do not become loose while talking or eating), and to provide comfort to your gums when you eat (to keep food from between your dentures and gums, hurting your gums).
I've had mine pulled for about 4 months. I'm going through the same thing! I've been using Fixodent Extra Hold Powder. It works really really good! Its all I use!!
you could try the powder stuff. Or go to the dentist and have him give you a soft reline to make them fit tight. I haven't worn any adhesive since about a month after extractions. I don't have to get all that gunk out of my mouth at night this way, and adhesive is just a bandaid for an ill fitting denture.
Answers: If you have not had any extractions for several months and the denture fit is basically okay, then any adhesive ~ought~ work. Super Poly Grip is pretty gooey stuff and works well. The best way to use it if the denture actually fits your tissues pretty well is to put a few dabs here and there and then spread it all over the inside of the denture like you are buttering a piece of toast. It helps if you use a little bit of water on your finger or on the denture itself as you try to do this. A thin coat everywhere is better than 2 or 3 gobs in strategic locations, even though that's the way the directions usually tell you to use it.
If you had recent extractions and the fit of the denture is changing because your gums are still healing and shrinking, then it's going to be a difficult time until you get the denture relined.
Since you are having trouble with the denture when you are drinking, I'm thinking that maybe the denture is still a little long in some spots and the muscle action involved as you drink liquids is pulling it down a bit and creating a gap somewhere. If you can break the denture loose by grabbing your cheek between your finger and thumb and tugging a little bit, tell your dentist about this and show him what's going on. It will help him fit the denture with regard to your muscle actions.
I can not think of anything else. You may have to start taking your coffee a bit cooler and lay off the soda until you get done with your fittings.
I know someone that uses polygrip.
Look at Dollar General they have their own Dental Adhesive. Comes in a tube. Suppose to last 8 hours.
Well, when using denture adhesive, you may need to experiment with the amount used in order to get the best fit and tightness. However, realize that the denture adhesive should dissolve over time (due to natural biting forces of chewing and talking during the day and from drinking and saliva in your mouth), otherwise, you'd never be able to remove them to clean them daily.
Generally, the dental adhesive should last for about 24 hours without any too much looseness. If you feel the need to use a lot of adhesive, you need to have the dentures adjusted by the dentist. In general, you should only need to use a small amount of adhesive, to essentially fully seal the dentures to your mouth (so they do not become loose while talking or eating), and to provide comfort to your gums when you eat (to keep food from between your dentures and gums, hurting your gums).
I've had mine pulled for about 4 months. I'm going through the same thing! I've been using Fixodent Extra Hold Powder. It works really really good! Its all I use!!
you could try the powder stuff. Or go to the dentist and have him give you a soft reline to make them fit tight. I haven't worn any adhesive since about a month after extractions. I don't have to get all that gunk out of my mouth at night this way, and adhesive is just a bandaid for an ill fitting denture.
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