Denture adhesive is a non-toxic, water-soluble material that is
placed between the denture and the tissues in your mouth to
enhance the normal physiological forces that hold dentures in
place. It can come in both cream and powder form and reduces
movement and slippage when you do things like eat, speak, laugh,
cough or sneeze. Dentures "adhere" to tissues because saliva
adheres to both the denture and the tissue. Denture adhesive
does a superior job of adhering to both surfaces, thereby,
improving retention. Dentures also "cohere" to tissues, because
the film of saliva between tissue and denture resists being
pulled apart. The coherence of denture adhesive is far greater
than the coherence of saliva. Commercially available denture
adhesive formulas vary by product, but all exhibit dramatically
enhanced coherence and adherence in the presence of saliva or
water. Do not use denture adhesive if: Did you find what you
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