there are situations when denture adhesives should not be used. those cases include: when it is used as a "fix" for ill-fitting or poorly constructed dentures. if your dentures begin to feel loose cause discomfort or cause sores to develop contact your dentist as soon as possible. when a dentist has not evaluated your dentures for a long time. dentures rest on gum tissue and your jawbone which shrink and deteriorate respectively over time. therefore the real problem might be a need for a denture adjustment or new dentures. when oral hygiene practices cannot be sustained. when adhesives have been used for a long time especially when visits to the dentist are infrequent and when the frequency and volume of the adhesive use increases. these developments may indicate the need for a denture adjustment or new dentures. when any known allergy exists to the adhesive's ingredients.
when shouldn't denture adhesives be considered?