Denture Adhesive – Poligrip To The Rescue

However denture adhesives will not help a very ill-fitting denture.

You may need a reline or repair, or a new denture to fit the changed mouth.

Common Denture Adhesive Problems and How to Avoid Them

Here are two concerns you should keep in mind when choosing a denture adhesive:

1. Zinc: Some denture adhesives contain zinc, which can cause health problems if your body is exposed to it for too long. This can be especially dangerous if you are taking other zinc supplements. Check with the dentist.
2. Cleaning: You want your adhesive to be strong, but sometimes a greater binding power can lead to more difficulty cleaning your dentures. Discuss this with your dentist.

Tips for Using Denture Adhesive

Don’t use too much product. As mentioned, zinc troubles arise with overexposure so make sure to carefully follow the instructions on the package. Also too much product will make the adhesive ooze out from under the denture, making the denture adhesive less effective.

Also, clean the previous day’s adhesive before applying more adhesive.

Use the right cleaning agent

Adhesive residue can lead to build up and discomfort over time, so ensure that you properly soak your dentures in the right cleaning agents every night for acrylic and Valplast types.

Also, clean your gums and oral tissue, where residues can also hide.

Be consistent.

While you may feel that your dentures fit well enough to not use the adhesive, Poylgrip can make a huge difference in improving the level of comfort and keeping food particles from getting underneath the denture.