How to Keep My Lower Dentures Secure With Adhesives

Adhesives can provide a tighter fit and more comfort for denture wearers. Although adhesives were once thought to be needed only for poorly fitted dentures, Dental-Professionals.com points out that today’s adhesives are easier to use and can give any denture wearer increased confidence that his dentures will stay in place while providing a cushion between the dentures and the gum. Denture adhesives can be applied to your lower dentures at home on a regular basis.

Things You'll Need

• Paste or powder denture adhesive

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Instructions

• 1

  Choose between dental adhesive powder or paste. According to Dentanet, paste adhesives can be harder to remove and can interfere with your bite if you use too much, but the decision is really one of personal preference.

• 2

  Clean your lower dentures. No matter which kind of adhesive you choose, your dentures should be cleaned before you try to use the adhesive.

• 3

  Apply the adhesive. Powder adhesive is applied directly to the bottom of the denture where it meets your gum. Paste adhesive is applied directly to the gum. Always use a light hand when applying adhesive. Using too much will make it difficult to remove your dentures, and in the case of paste adhesives, can change your bite.

• 4

  Insert your dentures as usual. If you are using paste adhesive and any excess paste is squeezed out when you insert your dentures, wipe it away immediately.