Mode of action of Secure Denture Adhesive cream in completely different from the other conventional fixatives. It is non-water soluble so it is not affected by saliva or any liquids which make it prevent any slipping or sliding to the denture as it acts as a strong bond between the gum and the denture.
Being a bond cream that is insoluble in water gives it many advantages as there is no chance that be swallowed in your stomach and also it can’t alter the taste of your food like the other adhesives that can ooze from the denture flanges during usage.
Application of secure denture adhesive is so sample by following these steps :
- Clean and dry your denture thoroughly.
- Apply secure to your dentures by squeezing the tube slightly and put separate dots to your denture
- Insert dentures in place and bite gently.
- To get the best result wait 15 minutes befor eating or drinking
There are also some hints to help you
1- start using small mount of cream and increases it gradually till you get the correct amount you need to have the max lasting bond.
2- If at the end of the day the bonding effect as not lessened, leave the denture into mouth overnight and apply less adhesive next day
3- Soft liners may reduce effect of bond
4- Store at room temperature.
5-To remove residues from gum , simply use soft brush & warm water
6-It might appears mild tingling or burning sensation that will disappear later in sensitive gum
Also we have to say that One of the most important advantages of secure adhesive that its ingredients are used in some kinds of Indian food Ingredients like:
Miglyol →derivied from glycerin Polyvinyl acetate → (non water soluble ingredient used as the base in many chaving gyms
Sodium carboxynethyl cellulose → derived from tree bark it
So it is safe, affordable and gives you a great grip why not to give it a try?