Denture Adhesive Creams

You may find that your once well-fitting dentures are beginning to feel loose. This can be because your gums are beginning to recede, which diminishes the adhesion between the dentures and your gums. Denture adhesive creams are designed as a temporary measure for keeping your loose dentures in place. Also for use on partials, denture adhesive creams additionally help to form a protective barrier that keeps food particles form entering the area between your dentures and the gums and roof of your mouth. This protective barrier helps to prevent the proliferation of odors due to a build up of bacteria that can lodge in formerly exposed crevices. Made of non-toxic, edible ingredients, denture adhesive creams are ideal for keeping your dentures in good working order until you can get to the dentist to receive a new custom fit.

What to Look for

Denture adhesive creams can be used on both upper and lower areas of the mouth. They come as strips that are applied to your dentures by pressing them into the dentures and holding them in place until the cream has set. Make sure you apply the denture adhesive cream on clean, dry dentures, keeping the strips away from the edges. The cream should be applied at least fifteen minutes before you are going to eat a meal to ensure that they have set properly and firmly. Look for a brand that has an all-day hold. A good denture adhesive cream should last for up to sixteen hours. Denture adhesive creams are white and come in mint or natural flavors.

Common Pitfalls

Make sure you contact your dentist immediately if you suspect that your dentures are loose. Using denture adhesive creams for a short amount of time is recommended, but remember that they are not a substitute for new dentures. If your dentures do not fit properly, this can ultimately impair your health, regardless of using a good denture adhesive cream. Note that it is important to avoid ingesting large amounts of denture adhesive cream as this can lead to nausea and vomiting.