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Denture Care

Straight answers about living with dentures, written by the dentist and hygienist who made Active.

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New to Dentures? What the First Few Months Are Really Like

Sore spots, a lisp, and food that will not behave. An honest guide to the settling-in period, and which problems fix themselves.
August 20, 2026 4 min read
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Dry Mouth and Dentures: Why Your Plate Feels Loose

An upper denture is held in by suction, and suction needs saliva. If your plate has started slipping, dry mouth is one of the first things worth ru...
August 20, 2026 4 min read
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Sugar-Free Gum and Dentures: Why Xylitol Matters

Not all sugar-free gums are equal. The sweetener a gum uses changes what it does to the bacteria in your mouth, and that matters most if you wear p...
August 20, 2026 3 min read
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What Gum Doesn't Stick to Dentures?

Stickiness comes down to one ingredient: the gum base. Here is what makes a gum stick to acrylic, and what to look for instead.
August 20, 2026 3 min read
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Can You Chew Gum With Dentures?

Yes, but not any gum. Here is what regular gum does to a denture, what chewing actually helps with, and what to look for instead.
August 20, 2026 3 min read