Do you or someone you know wear dentures? Do you have difficulties keeping your dentures in place? Often people wearing dentures or partials have to rely on adhesive to help retain their dental prosthetic, but which dental adhesive is best? Denture adhesive comes in several forms such as paste, powder, and strips. With so many options, this decision can be difficult and overwhelming as each one offers their own advantages and disadvantages. Some denture adhesives are known to be more retentive, easier to clean, taste better, are more cost effective, and so on. So, which denture adhesive is best? The answer is that each patient has their own preference. It is recommended that if a patient doesn’t like a particular denture adhesive, try another. The three types of denture adhesive are paste, powder, and strips.

Everyone will have their own opinion of what they are looking for in a denture adhesive. For instance, one patient may want an adhesive that tastes minty and offers high retention. Another patient may prefer a denture adhesive that is easy to clean up and isn’t retentive enough to make denture or partial removal difficult. A third patient may prefer a denture adhesive that isn’t as messy during application. The best denture adhesive is a matter of what works best for each patient. How do I figure out which denture adhesive is best for me? Dental professionals recommend that patients try various types of adhesives to find the best fit for them! This process takes some time, you may try multiple products before finding the adhesive that is best for you. It is recommended to try products for a period to ensure the product is or is not working to your liking. For example, if I were to try one type for a week, I should try other types for a week as well. It is also important when using adhesive to read the application instructions. If the adhesive is not applied correctly, you may not get satisfactory results. Lastly, if you have any questions or concerns, speak with your dental provider at Carolina Dentures for samples to take home with you and try.