“Do I need to use a denture adhesive?”

if dentures are made correctly then you don't need adhesive unless you don't have enough bone

The answer to your question is: it depends. There are many factors that go into how a denture fits. A denture that fits well, and was made well has what we call good retention. That means the denture will stay in place without adhesive. However, if a patient doesn't have enough bone or a well-developed ridge, the bone holds the denture, then a little bit of adhesive might be used to help secure the denture to the ridge. Only use a little bit of adhesive or else you will forever change the fit of the denture and have to wear adhesive all the time. It is always best to learn how to wear the denture without adhesive. Wearing dentures successfully without adhesive can be done if you train your muscles and tongue to keep the denture in place and not dislodge them.

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Kyle S. Schulz DDS, FAGD

The Academy of Operative Dentistry

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It depends on how securely they fit. Often times, no. But I always tell my denture patients that, even if the denture feels really "tight" to use a little drop of adhesive just or the additional security. I tend to remember my one patient, years ago, who was a foreman of a plant. His denture fit very well. But he sneezed and his denture flew across the shop floor - because when you sneeze, the soft palate in the back of your mouth raises and breaks the suction. But check with your dentist.