Secure Your Lower Dentures: Tips & Solutions

Keeping your lower denture stable can be a challenge. According to DoctorSpiller.com, a lower denture can be hard to keep in place because it is retained primarily by the lips, cheeks and tongue. This can cause the denture to lift frequently when attempting to eat or speak. Placing denture adhesives can help to stabilize the lower plate. While much more costly than adhesives, mini dental implants can give you as a denture wearer a stability that is comparable to having natural teeth.

Things You'll Need

• Denture adhesive
• Denture brush

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Instructions

• 1

  Clean your lower denture with a denture brush and lukewarm water. Shake off any excess water.

• 2

  Apply three or four drops of denture adhesive, the size of a pea onto the inside of your lower denture.

• 3

  Place onto the lower ridge of your mouth and press down using your fingers. Wipe away any excess adhesive. Reapply adhesive throughout the day as needed.

• 4

  Contact your dentist if the denture is not staying secure. Discuss with your doctor the option of mini dental implants to determine if you are a candidate.