Question 1

i just got lower immediate dentures yesterday.  5 extractions.  no stitches as lowers do tend to move a lot, not able to chew.  can i  use adhesive?

Accepted Answer

Adhesive: No you should not use adhesive. You must tell your dentist what the problem is and I am almost certain she/he will help you some more.

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Question 2

what kind of denture adhesive is best for chewing food?

Accepted Answer

Several available: if you have to use any adhesive means dentures not fitting right see your dentist ASAP. Good luck

Question 3

i'm wondering how long should i wait to use adhesives to hold my dentures in place?

Accepted Answer

An eternity !: If your dentures don't fit, see the experts for evaluation. See the prosthodontist.  Adhesives are for limited use only -- read the package. Overuse is common and leads to allowing you to do things that you should not be doing. This leads to accelerated bone loss and worse fitting dentures. See the expert for evaluation and options. Implants are an excellent option, in many applications. Good luck.

Question 4

how do you remove denture adhesive cream?

Accepted Answer

Hot water: Run the denture under hot water and use a tooth brush to clean the adhesive off.

Question 5

can denture adhesive be used after immediate denture?

Accepted Answer

Can be helpful: Having an immediate or transitional denture inserted immediately following extractions can sometimes be difficult for the patient, especially when there are a lot of teeth to be removed and if the surgeon has to reshape a lot of bone to accommodate the denture(s).  

Some patients do have to use a denture adhesive for a period of time until adjustments to the immediate denture are made.

Question 6

i'm wondering what is the bast denture adhesive cream?

Accepted Answer

Any : You should try and use name brand adhesive using no more than 3 pea sized daps. Avoid those containing zinc. Patient swear by either paste or powder try either and see what works for u.  Remember though, your denture should be evaluated on a yearly basis. It should on average be relined every 3-5 years and a new set made every 5-7 years. Even if it it's "functioning ok", for several reasons.

Question 7

how can i apply denture adhesive to braces?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Braces are fixed, not removable, appliances.  If a fixed brace has come loose see your orthodontic specialist asap.  If you have been fitted for a removable orthodontic appliance and it doesn't fit well, wearing an ill-fitting appliance can cause harm.  See your orthodontist.  If you feel you must use denture adhesive, just follow the package directions.

Question 8

i want to know what's the best false teeth adhesive?

Accepted Answer

No one best: Two most popular ones are fixodent and poligrip. Different patients prefer each one. Consider a dental check-up (even if you have full dentures) to see if they need to be relined or remade so that you don&#x27;t have to use any adhesive (or less). Also consider implant retained prostheses.

Question 9

can denture adhesive crean over long term cause or contribute to hardening of the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Denture Adhesive: There is no known risk of hardening of the arteries with long term use of denture adhesive. Some adhesives do contain zinc which if ingested in large amounts can cause anemia.

Question 10

having a full denture upper for 3 yrs, it's suddenly feeling kind of larger than it was to the point where i have to use adhesive.do gums change sizes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your bone will continue to shrink your whole life, but it shrinks the most just after the teeth are removed. Your body interprets the fact that you don't have teeth as you don't need bone. You can expect to periodically need to have the denture relined and then replaced.

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I just got lower immediate dentures yesterday. 5 extractions. no stitches as lowers do tend to move a lot, not able to chew. can i use adhesive?

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What kind of denture adhesive is best for chewing food?

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I'm wondering how long should i wait to use adhesives to hold my dentures in place?

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How do you remove denture adhesive cream?

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Can denture adhesive be used after immediate denture?

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I'm wondering what is the bast denture adhesive cream?

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How can i apply denture adhesive to braces?

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I want to know what's the best false teeth adhesive?

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Can denture adhesive crean over long term cause or contribute to hardening of the arteries?

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Having a full denture upper for 3 yrs, it's suddenly feeling kind of larger than it was to the point where i have to use adhesive.do gums change sizes?

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