how soon for adhesive? - Dental Health Message Board

krikin · 05-25-2004, 02:37 PM

Could some of you please tell me how soon after getting your immediate dentures (no stitches) can I start using adhesive. I just got my lower dentures today and already they are sort of flopping around. Could it be because they are too big already??? or do I just need some adhesive and when is it safe to start using that?

Thanks!

knorr · 05-25-2004, 04:07 PM

When did you have the teeth extracted???
I was able to use adhesive as soon as my stitches were out, 7 days after my extractions. But others on the board will tell you that their dentist advised them to wait longer than that...until the sockets are healed.
I believe that all bottom denture wearers must use adhesive or will experience the flopping around that you describe.
I have an immediate top denture and have been using adhesive all along - even after soft and hard religns, I still feel a little more secure using it.
Good luck.

krikin · 05-25-2004, 07:54 PM

I just had my 9 teeth out today but I don't have stitches - they put my plate in immediately. I'm just worried that I will be talking and they will flip out??!!

knorr · 05-26-2004, 06:25 AM

I would ask the dentist about using adhesive....since you don't have stitches, they might tell you to go ahead and use it...however, I'm not sure about those open sockets.
I'm surprised that the immediate is so loose already - usually your gums are swollen after the extractions and that helps in keeping the denture fitting tight. My immediate fit like a glove for the first few days, but as the swelling went down, it loosened up quite a bit and I had to use adhesive.
I would make a quick phone call to the dentist and see what he thinks....
Good luck!!!

krikin · 05-26-2004, 09:00 AM

Thanks! I did go back to the dentist today and he filed some rough spots for me which really helped - I don't know if my bottoms are loose or that they just kind of flip up sometimes which I hear is common. Anyway asked him about adhesive and said I could use them anytime now. This is only my second day and I'm so glad I did it - I'm still sore but they look so good I don't have to worry about hiding my teeth anymore!