Comfort Lining vs. Traditional Denture Adhesive

July 25, 2021 • denture adhesive

Comfort Lining Thermoplastic Denture Adhesive VS Ordinary Paste Denture Adhesives

Comfort Lining Thermoplastic Denture Adhesive	Ordinary Paste/Cream Denture Adhesives

No sticky residue	Always a sticky residue left behind on gums and dentures
One application lasts 5-7 days	One application lasts a few hours or day at the most
Soft cushion support	Very little adequate support, if any
Stays intact while soaking/cleaning your denture	Automatically turns slimy in water or saliva
Stabilizes your denture for a more secure fit	Lumpiness that causes uneven dentures or soreness
Does not contain zinc	Some contain zinc which is needed for paste to bond
Provides immediate relief from sore spots	Does not eliminate pain
No burning or tingling sensation	Some pastes cause a slight burn or tingling sensation
Keeps a cleaner mouth	Can cause bacteria that produces thrush
1 oz tube lasts 3-4 months	1 oz tubes lasts a week or possibly two
Removal of dentures at anytime	Period of time for paste to wear down, then to wash off remaining residue from gums & dentures