How much denture adhesive should i be using? i feel like keep needing to use more and more adhesive to get my dentures to stay in. at what point should i go in and have them adjusted?

Drs : Drs zweig and mcleod are specialists in the field of prosthodontics, and their advice is very sound. How old are your dentures? Two years? Five? Ten? Your mouth changes over time... The bone shrinks, the gums change their contours. If you brush your denture alot (with toothpaste), you can wear it away, too. The denture adhesive industry is a billion dollar a year product. You are not the only one who may need some extra help to hold the denture in place. But as advised, a well fitting denture will be held in place by the seals around its borders. With a little bit of saliva, a suction is formed when the denture is inserted. If your bite is balanced correctly, it should stay in place most of the time. A thin film of denture adhesive will make a well fitting denture almost impossible to remove. If you are using more than a thin film, its time to get your denture evaluated for repair or replacement.

At : At best, a well made set of dentures with properly extended borders and a good palatal seal should not need fixative at all. Yet even the best fitted dentures do feel more secure I am told with a little. So your question is two fold how much should I use and when should I do something about it. Lets us deal with the fit first of all. The degree to which the boney ridges are resorbed away influences greatly stability of dentures. Flat ridges are just less retentive. Another important factor is how far the border flanges are extended. The most common mistake in denture building is to under extend the margins of the denture border and reducing the roll to a thin edge.. This happens because an inadequate time is spent training and adjusting to the denture bases themselves, and it can take perseverance. But good prosthetics teachers like mackraken, and neill and levin, have trained generations of dentists to make excellent dentures that stay in in the most difficult situations. If you must use fixative, just use the tiniest sprinkle. My recommendation is to get a new set of teeth made or have your present set relined and border molded. Dr neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts - quality that counts.

You : You probably should have seen your dentist a long time ago. Under normal circumstances, proper fitting dentures should not require adhesive. I don't know the specifics of your mouth, but if the dentures are getting looser you should see your dentist. It is possible that all that's needed is a reline, but it is also possible that they may need to be remade. Call your dentist.

Very little !: A well fitting denture shouldn't require any adhesive unless there are other issues such as saliva, bone issues, bite issues, or lack of surface area. Assuming this isn't your problem, it is very likely you simply have a poorly fitting denture which should be remade to fit your gums properly, or at the very least, relined to provide you with more comfort.

Go now: If you are using much at all beyond a short term occasional use, then you must see your dentist or prosthodontist.

Dentures: How long ago were you dentures made? Did you have immediate dentures made where your teeth were taken out and your got your dentures on the same day? Chances are your bone as remodeled or shrunken back over time or since your teeth were extracted. If they are fitting that poorly, go to your dentist and ask about getting them relined to fit better. Relining is a simple, affordable procedure.

None, get one now: A denture that fits well does not need any denture adhesives to keep it in. One big concern with the use of adhesives are the zinc containing adhesives. The excessive use of zinc causes neurological damage. (2011 FDA warning about Zinc containing denture adhesives). Contact your dentist for a new denture

Ill-fitting dentures: In most cases, properly fitted and maintained dentures should not require the use of denture adhesives. See your dentist for a new dentures consultation and ask about an implant-supported denture option.

Not much: Denture adhesive should be used sparingly and its use is indicative of ill-fitting dentures. If your dentures don't fit well, you may need to have them relined to fit better or remade all together.