Dentures have come such a long way that modern appliances should fit remarkable well and feel amazingly comfortable when you first receive them. However, your appliance may lose its fit over time due to wear and tear and the changing shape of the mouth. While denture adhesives can be excellent ways to wear your appliance more comfortably, it will eventually be necessary to have your dentures adjusted or replaced by a dentist. Here’s a quick overview of how denture adhesives work.
Enjoy a Smile That Beams with Denture Cream
Cream-type denture adhesives are popular options that have allowed many patients to wear their appliances more comfortably. These products typically come in tubes with applicator tips that make it easy to apply the cream to specific areas of your appliance. Denture adhesive creams can allow a patient to enjoy a twelve-hour hold that prevents food particles from being trapped beneath their appliance, which can help prevent irritation and infections.
Have a Secure Hold for Hours with Denture Powder
Some patients prefer using denture adhesive powders to keep their appliances in place, and they are especially good for securing lower dentures that are flat or narrow. These products can deliver a secure hold that lasts for up to twelve hours, and they are tasteless so they won’t interfere with the pleasure of eating.
Denture Adhesive Strips Won’t Let Your Appliance Slip
Denture adhesive strips come in sheets that are designed to be torn apart into appropriately sized pieces and applied to points of the dentures that make contact with the gums. This solution is easy to apply, involves minimal mess, and can deliver a convenient and long-lasting hold.
How Can I Clean My Dentures When Using Adhesives?
When using denture adhesives, it is important to remember to remove any lingering bits of the product from your appliance every day when you clean them. This will prevent accumulations of adhesive that can affect the way your dentures fit as well as the buildup of food debris. Always thoroughly remove any lingering residue from your dentures with a soft-bristled brush and a small amount of unscented hand soap or mild dish soap before soaking them overnight.
While denture adhesives can be an excellent way to help your dentures fit better, they are only a temporarily solution. Since the mouth continues to change shape after tooth loss, it will eventually be necessary to adjust or replace your dentures. A few signs that your appliance is ready to be relined or retired include shifting, popping, sliding about on the gums, or the formation of oral sores.
About the Practice
Shinkawa Dental offers the finest oral health services in Fresno. Led by Drs. Gerald, Nicole, and Adam Shinkawa, the staff treats each patient with the utmost courtesy as well as remarkable customer service. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as dentures. If you think your dentures need a reline, contact the office online or dial (559) 226-5656.