Dentures and adhesive?

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.

Dentures and adhesive?
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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licensed dentist
Reply:Reapplying denture adhesive during the day is not uncommon. Did the dentist advise you that you will need to have your dentures relined in the first 4-6 months? If you had an immediate denture placed (had teeth pulled and the denture installed within days) the tissues shrink and relining the denture is required for a good fit. This relined denture should then fit well for a long time. Some dentists include the reline in the initial cost of the dentures, but many do not.