The Best Way to Keep Dentures Secure
Things You'll Need
- Denture fixative
- Denture powder adhesive
- Denture paste adhesive
- Toothbrush
- Warm water
- Gauze
- Cold water
Instructions
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How to Apply Denture Fixatives
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1
Sanitize and dry your dentures. Make sure they are completely dry.
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2
Squeeze the tube to apply fixative along the surface of the dentures.
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3
Rinse your mouth with cold water.
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4
Place the dentures in your mouth and bite down firmly for a few minutes.
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5
Don't eat immediately.
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6
Remove excess fixative by brushing the dentures with warm water.
How to Apply Denture Adhesives
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Clean and rinse the dentures under running water.
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8
Shake a small amount of powder onto the denture surface, if using a powdered adhesive.
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9
Apply paste to the denture surface, if using a paste adhesive.
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10
Put the dentures in your mouth.
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Rinse your mouth with warm water to remove excess powder. Remove excess paste by rubbing the dentures with gauze.
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