Dentures are a comfortable and lifelike way to restore a smile after tooth loss, but many patients find that they could use a little help getting them to stay in place. Dentures that don’t fit securely can slide about in the mouth, leading to irritation in the soft tissues as well as trouble when chewing or speaking. If you’re having difficulty with your dentures slipping out of place when you speak or eat, denture adhesives may be a great solution to the problem. Here’s how denture adhesive works as well as a guide to using it properly.
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