Good denture adhesive?

[KenK]

I had my lower teeth removed a week ago. I'm having problems with new
dentures. Seem to be coming loose when I try to chew with them.

Dentist gave me Equate adhesive cream - seems to be the same as Fixodent.
Dentures come loose as soon as I try to chew. Otherwise they seem to fit
and dental asst. has adjusted them several times.

I have some old Fixodent Extra Hold Powder. This worked on my upper denture
before I got used to it and quit using adhesive. I plan to try that before
lunch today. Any other, perhaps better, suggestions? I really need to start
eating solid food again!

TIA

[Lois]

I've found that you should concentrate on biting up with your lower dentures
instead of down with the uppers. I've had mine for about 40 years and have
never had a problem even though they are fairly loose. I think it was a
dentist who originally gave me that hint.

Lois

"KenK" wrote in message news:***@130.133.4.11...

I had my lower teeth removed a week ago. I'm having problems with new
dentures. Seem to be coming loose when I try to chew with them.

Dentist gave me Equate adhesive cream - seems to be the same as Fixodent.
Dentures come loose as soon as I try to chew. Otherwise they seem to fit
and dental asst. has adjusted them several times.

I have some old Fixodent Extra Hold Powder. This worked on my upper denture
before I got used to it and quit using adhesive. I plan to try that before
lunch today. Any other, perhaps better, suggestions? I really need to start
eating solid food again!

TIA