Getting Dentures For The First Time
fixodent off gums?
what is the trick to getting the fixodent for dentures off your gums? my husband got dentures yesterday and used the fixodent for the first time. it took him about 45min just to get the stuff off his gums. is there a trick????
If he just got dentures his mouth may be too sore to rub clean quickly. He may need some time to adjust learning how to eat, wear and clean his mouth and his dentures.
This is what I have told denture patients. Swish really warm water in the mouth, salt water if you still have sutures or had extraction that are older than 24 hours. Then dampen a gauze or small towel with hot water and wipe the mouth clean. The heat will loosen the material and it should be much easier to remove. Try not to use too much of the fixodent which will make it easier to remove.