If jimmy doesn't get here soon, here's something that may help.

"DR. JERRY GORDON
Denture adhesive, a multipurpose tool

Over time, dentists have learned that many patients use denture adhesives to improve the comfort and fit of their dentures. I see nothing wrong with patients using a modest amount of denture adhesive, but draw the line when that use becomes excessive.

The practice of dentistry is truly a learning experience. There is the learning dentists receive from dental school, residency, practical experience, peers, and from dental journals. There is also another great source of learning that dentists see everyday, their patients. A nice example of this is in the use of denture adhesive, like Fixadent. Denture adhesives are useful in helping to keep full and partial dentures stable, but are also handy in keeping permanent or temporary crowns (caps) and bridges (a series of joined crowns) in place.



That stuff is available over-the-counter in pharmacies. If you have an all-night one handy, or a friend who has dentures and uses the stuff--Bob's yer uncle.

I had that happen to me once, and what I do know is this.

1) The stub (pointy thing the cap goes on) has to be dry as does the inside of the cap. Then add the Fixadent (or whatever stuff you can get).

2) When you push the cap back on, hold it for a few minutes, or take some foled up gauze and 'bite' on it to make sure the tooth seats securely.

3) If it's gone wehen you wake up in the morning, DO NOT FLUSH THE TOILET.

Sorry, Art. I know this isn't funny, and that last statement wasn't meant to be.

Bruce