Why was Cushion Grip taken off the market?
Why was Cushion Grip taken off the market?
Merck has discontinued for ‘business’ reasons. Had they placed the product in stores where dental adhesives are sold, they would have sold a ton of the product. Someone’s poor business decision is going to cost a lot of us a lot of misery!!
How do you apply Cushion Grip Thermoplastic denture adhesive?
Apply Cushion Grip gently from one end of gum groove to other. Make sure the entire gum groove of your lower denture is covered with a thin layer of denture adhesive. Bite firmly to affix dentures. Repeat the same process to cover the entire gum groove and back edge of upper denture with thin layered adhesive.
Is Cushion Grip any good?
It works great, it stays in place with nightly tablet cleaning, It’s tight enough that you don’t get food caught in it so you don’t have to brush it. It takes some effort to remove it , and it isn’t the best tasting when putting it on, but is worth the effort.
How long do denture liners last?
A soft reline lasts around 1-2 years and a hard reline lasts for about 2 years or longer. A hard reline lasts longer than a soft reline simply because of the difference in materials. A temporary reline can be done until the full reline can be accomplished.
How do you clean dentures after soft reline?
Care Instructions
- To clean the lined denture, rinse it under running water and brush it lightly. DO NOT soak the denture in a denture cleaning solution.
- To allow the material to flow, heal the tissues and adapt to your mouth, wear the dentures as much as possible between now and your next appointment.
Does Cushion Grip Stick to your gums?
Cushion Grip is not a glue adhesive; it works similarly to a soft reline by filling in the gaps and spaces between your gums and dentures securing your fit. It adheres to your dentures, not to your gums; it only secures the fit with your gums.
Has Cushion Grip been discontinued?
Although discontinued in 2014, Cushion Grip has been relaunched for sale due to popular demand from many denture consumers. When you are searching for denture adhesive you need to weigh many factors that can make your experience optimal.
Can you still buy Cushion Grip for dentures?
Yes! Cushion Grip is back by popular demand! USpharma has relaunched the exact same original thermoplastic formula that Cushion Grip users loved and depended on to secure their dentures since 1950.
Is Cushion Grip toxic?
Cushion Grip is packaged in a 1 oz tube, zinc-free, and completely non-toxic.
Can I reline my dentures myself?
Can You Reline Dentures Yourself? Obviously, it’s best to have your dentist do your denture reline. But, if it’s too inconvenient or too expensive to go that route, it is possible to reline your dentures at home. The benefits of doing a reline yourself are obvious — cheaper and more convenient.