Do You Need Full Dentures — Denture Living

Choosing the best denture adhesive depends on your specific needs, preferences, and oral health. Here are key factors to consider, along with options to help you decide: Type of Adhesive: Creams: Provide a strong hold and are easy to apply (e.g., Fixodent Complete Original, Super Poligrip Original). Best for versatility and filling gaps in loose dentures. Powders: Offer a mess-free application and even hold (e.g., Fixodent Extra Hold Powder). Ideal for those who dislike cream texture but may require practice to apply evenly. Strips/Pads: Convenient and less messy (e.g., Sea Bond Seals, Secure Comfort Strips). Great for sensitive gums or...

What are dentures? A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and the tissues connected to those teeth. It is made of acrylic plastic and sometimes porcelain and metal materials. A denture closely resembles natural gum tissue and teeth. Complete dentures replace all of the teeth, while partial dentures fill in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevent other teeth from shifting position. Complete dentures are "immediate" or "conventional." An immediate denture is a complete denture or partial denture that is inserted on the same day, immediately following the removal of the natural teeth. The immediate denture acts...