What Are the Causes of Denture Adhesive Failure?

There are many reasons why your denture adhesive may not work. Whether from ill-fitting dentures or using too much denture adhesive, it's important to find the cause of denture adhesive failure. When you do, you won't experience any embarrassing slips, and you can eat better and feel more confident about your smile.

Get a Proper Fitting

• It's important to see your doctor for an accurate and proper denture fitting. After your teeth are removed, you jawbone and gums are constantly changing. Therefore, your dentures will fit differently and may need to be realigned to fit better over time.

Remove Your Dentures at Night

• Always remember to remove your dentures at night, even if they fit perfectly. The reason is because your mouth needs to rest. Wearing your dentures and adhesive overnight can cause irritation and make your gums swell, resulting in dentures that do not fit and adhesive that doesn't work.

Get a New Pair

• Dentures are designed to last about five years. After five years, your dentures may wear away and not fit as easily. They also may need to be realigned to fit better.

Find the Right Adhesive

• From creams to strips to powders, it can be hard to find the denture adhesive that is right for you. Creams generally hold better, but there are strips that work well too, without having to worry about the extra ooze that comes with a cream. Powders can usually hold your dentures in place for up to 12 hours. It's best to talk to your doctor to see what adhesive is right for you.

  When applying adhesive, it's important to make sure your dentures are clean and dry, so they fit best.

Proper Storage

• It's important to store your dentures properly to keep them in the best possible shape. Store them in cool water when you're not wearing them. Remember never to store them in hot water and keep them away from children and pets.

Proper cleaning

• To avoid denture adhesive failure, it's important to give your dentures a proper cleaning. You can do this with warm water and a soft toothbrush to remove any adhesive cream. You also can soak them in cool to warm water for a good cleaning.