Most people refer to dentures cream as denture adhesive or dentures glue. This is used to help keep the dentures secure in the mouth, especially for when chewing foods. The problem is that despite the fact that dentures are custom made to fit your specific mouth it is difficult to find a way to keep them secure while still remaining comfortable. While dentures adhesive has been the method of choice for quite some time now, advancements in the creation of dentures have allowed for better solutions to this problem.
You can get dentures cream at any local pharmacy or convenience store. You just spread a thin line of it on to your dentures before putting them on in the morning. The adhesive is non toxic so you don't have to worry about it harming your health. You do not want to start using excessive amounts of adhesive to help hold ill-fitting dentures. If your dentures are constantly loose of if they are rubbing the gums uncomfortably it is time for a dentures reline. This reshapes the base of the denture to help it fit your mouth more securely. This is mad necessary because bone loss occurs when teeth are missing.
While dentures cream can help it is not as good a solution as implant dentures. These dentures make use of dental implants to help keep the dentures secure. The dentures become permanently attached so they will not shift around or fall out. Implants also help prevent the bone loss that can cause ill-fitting dentures and increase the aging process. An even newer solution is mini-dental implants. These are cheaper and the surgery is easier too. One big advantage is that you can use your old dentures with mini-dental implants!
If you would like to lean more about dentures cream or getting new dentures, please consider visiting us at the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team is one of the most experienced in Atlanta with over 20 years of experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists in Georgia are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule an appointment with our Atlanta Dentures dentist, call to make an appointment at 404-874-7428.