Hi! I am brand new to the world of dentures...hasn't even been a week yet. How soon after getting yours did you start using the adhesive? How long did it take before you could actually chew food comfortably?

I know I'm not answering your question, but I sure could use some help.

Thanks!

What I do to remove the adhesive from my upper gums sounds pretty strange but works! I take a waded up piece of paper towel (not toilet paper) and than I just rub it as hard as I have to and what will usually happen is it will dry your gums and the upper portion of your mouth so that you can then just use your fingers to pull the adhesive out. It as I said sounds wierd but I have been doing this for years and seems to always work for me. It cannot be toilet tissue because that is too soft and will just sort of disolve in your mouth and make more of a mess. I have tried using a tooth brush but that seems to take a lot of time. The paper towel method I use takes a minute or so. Just as long as you get your upper portion of your mouth dry enough to be able to pull the adhesive from the gums. Good luck.

I have found the best way to remove adhesive is with a soft toothbrush and hot tap water. Yes it takes a couple minutes to clean it out, but the brushing is also good for your gums and tongue. Never takes me any longer than it used to take brushing teeth.

hi,, i am very new to dentures, its been a week an 2 days, i am using fixodent cream, its wonderful! i am just now gettin to where i am bite down slowly when i'm eating, ,, over all i love my new teeth! Gentry in b'ham!