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Dentures Question! - Dentures that Fall out |
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Written by Dr. Marvin
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Monday, 13 August 2007 |
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I am a fairly new denture wearer. I am currently using "Fixodent" brand
denture adhesive and in the past have used "Polygrip" brand, with both brands I have the same reoccuring problem. They seem to work fine untill 3/4 of the way through the day. By my 3rd meal they appear to lose their grip and I find my dentures slipping to put it mildly. Am I supposed to apply the adhesive more than one time during the day ?? Am I using it incorrectly, I have tried various amounts, all to no avail.
Hopefully someone can assist. - You are:
- DrMarvin.com SmileIQ.com
- Your Answer:
- For my patients, I advise the following:
1. wet the dentures.
2. place the adhesive along "the valley". Less is BETTER
3. Wet your finger and flatten the adhesive.
4. Dentures work by suction with adhesive and moisture.
If they fall out 3/4 through the day, then your dentures are held in by adhesive, not suction.
See your dentist about making that seal better.
keep smiling,
Dr. Marvin
http://www.smileiq.com
http://www.myspace.com/askthedentist......
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Last Updated ( Monday, 13 August 2007 )
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