Even the most comfortable dentures may start to feel loose after a while, despite your best efforts. This instability can force patients to use adhesives to keep their prosthetics steady. So, a key question arises: How do you get them to work? Your Arlington dentist is here with some answers, which will ensure your new smile remains stable. Just keep reading to learn how to use denture adhesive, as well as whether you need it and the way to remove it.
Signs You Need Denture Adhesive
Speaking generally, you likely need denture adhesive if any of the following apply:
- You Strain Your Face a Lot: While using dentures, many musicians, speakers, and other public figures strain their faces. Adhesives benefit such folks by keeping their restorations stable, allowing them to perform well.
- Your Dentures Move Around: It’s easy to feel awkward, anxious, or antsy when your dentures seem loose. Luckily, an adhesive can improve their security and offer a sense of comfort.
- Your Mouth is Frequently Dry: Denture patients are prone to having dry mouth, usually due to factors like age, medication, and general health. An adhesive can fix stability issues that arise from such dryness.
Applying Denture Adhesive Properly
While it may look complex, applying denture adhesive is fairly simple. Nearly anyone can do it once they’ve cleaned their dentures first.
Denture adhesives only have a few key rules to follow. For starters, you should read the instructions on their packaging; they’re adjusted for the adhesive’s type. It’s also crucial that you apply the product away from the edges, unless other guidance is given. (Doing so prevents potential oozing, which would be uncomfortable and make speech trickier.)
There isn’t much left to do after you’ve applied the adhesive. At that point, just hold your dentures in place for a few seconds while the adhesive hardens. Your restorations will then fit securely in your mouth.
How to Remove Denture Adhesive
Removing your denture adhesive is a slightly harder task. To prevent accidents later, you should learn the relevant work beforehand.
First, loosen your prosthetic by gargling salt water for 30-second periods. Once you’ve done so, move your dentures with slight back-and-forth motions while releasing the top and bottom in succession. You should then rinse both arches with lukewarm water and brush them with a soft-bristled toothbrush. To wrap everything up, soak the dentures in a suitable cleansing solution.
It may seem daunting at first, but you really can learn to use denture adhesive. Just apply the rules above so you’ll be good to go!
About the Practice
Foundation Dental Solutions is based in Arlington, TX. Led by Dr. Douglas Baldwin, our practice believes in taking a personalized approach to excellent, team-focused dentistry. We thus include patient feedback in the treatment process, whether the procedure in question is preventive, cosmetic, or restorative. What follows are top-tier results for your teeth and gums! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (817)-478-4300.