Discovered by an Austrian dentist to give better denture support for his patients, Secure provides new hope for people with lower and upper denture problems. This makes them a good choice for people who are active or who have dentures that do not fit perfectly. It acts as a soft liner that prevents tissue irritation, compression ulcers and inflammation of oral mucosa – without causing jaw recession.

When you use this denture adhesive powder, your dentures should not slip and food should be unable to make its way beneath your dentures. General wear and tear as dentures and their wearers’ mouths age, is the most common cause of loose-fitting dentures. For denture wearers who require a long lasting bond, a choice of different types of products which are completely safe to use, and want to feel confident whilst wearing their dentures, Secure® Denture Adhesives really does tick all the boxes. If you’re considering a more permanent teeth replacement solution, book a dental implant consultation with Dr Dave Norcross at our East Victoria Park clinic or our Kelmscott clinic on 1300 108 133. Only one application is required per day to maintain total retention and ensure complete confidence.To understand the importance of a zinc free denture adhesive, you need to know why this type of product was originally developed. However, something is definitely wrong should it become necessary to use a massive amount of denture adhesive to hold a denture in place.

Conventional adhesives work by thickening saliva to improve suction between the denture and the gum. In addition to our bonding cream, we also offer adhesive strips that are designed to provide additional support and stability. It has been proven that excessive amounts of zinc from overuse can cause serious neurological damage and hypocupremia, a condition in which low levels of copper are found in the body which can lead to other serious complaints. A well-applied layer of Cushion Grip can be a short-term lifesaver when your dentures are rubbing sores on your gums.Powder fixatives are sprinkled onto the clean wet surface of your denture, creating an airtight bond between your denture and your gums once your denture is inserted into your mouth and makes contact.

In trials conducted by University of Michigan, Secure® Denture Adhesive scored 80% user satisfaction on both upper and lower dentures, with 72% of participants considering it to be superior to Fixodent, Super Poligrip, Effergrip and Orafix.The material takes up excess space and adapts to your gums while providing the security of adhesive. While zinc is a mineral found in many foods and essential for good health, excessive exposure like overuse of denture adhesives containing zinc, can cause health issues over time, like nerve damage. Secure® Denture Adhesive has a unique formula which means that because it is not water soluble it is not washed away and does not end up in the stomach.