You Can Use Adhesives to Help Hold Your Dentures in Place and Prevent Being Embarrassed

If you are worried about getting dentures, there are things you can do to make the process go smoothly and enjoy wearing them.  They are a dependable way to replace missing teeth and have been used for hundreds of years.  If you want a convenient way to replace your teeth without surgery, they are an excellent way for doing so.Even though they look more natural than ever and are more comfortable than they used to be, many of our patients still have concerns over how to take care of them and how to keep them in place.  Here are some basic tips that you can try at home to make sure that you have a positive experience:

• Start with a good fit.  If you want your dentures to stay in place, you need to make sure that they are a good fit to start with.  We will take an impression of your mouth before creating a set in the lab.  This way they will fit snuggly around your gums, and the chance of them falling out is greatly reduced.  If you have a current set that continues slipping, schedule a consultation to see if the fit needs to be improved.
• Apply a cream adhesive.  You can help them to stay in place by using a cream adhesive that is applied to both your top and bottom dentures.  Use three or four drops on your upper and lower ones.  Each drop should be around the size of a pencil eraser.  If you use more, it could ooze out into your mouth so be careful not to overdo it.
• Use a powder.  A powder adhesive can be used in the place of cream and will accomplish similar results.  You shake the powder onto the center of your dentures than lightly shake them so that the powder is distributed evenly, and any extra falls off. You can then put your dentures securely into place.
• Clean them.  In order to keep your dentures in good shape, you should take them out and brush them with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste.  This will remove any food particles or residue from your dentures and keep them looking clean and beautiful.
• Soak them.  Every night your dentures should be soaked.  Simply take them out before bed and soak them throughout the night.  This won’t interfere with your ability to eat or speak since you will be sleeping, but will make sure that they stay in good condition and feel comfortable during the day.  This also gives your gums the break that they need in order to prevent feeling irritated.

We provide solutions for replacing missing teeth that feel comfortable and look great.  If you want to learn more about dentures, we can walk you through the process and discuss how they can help you.  If you would like to discuss more permanent cosmetic dentistry solutions like dental implants, we can help with that as well.  By scheduling a consultation, we can provide a recommendation as to how to best restore your smile.

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