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What are PoliGrip Comfort Seal Strips?
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How do Comfort Seal Strips work?
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How do Comfort Seal Strips differ from
cream adhesives?
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Where are the strips manufactured?
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What is the shelf life for the strips?
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Are the strips flavored?
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Is it harmful if I swallow some of the
strips?
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When should an adhesive be used?
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When should adhesives not be considered?
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What if dentures do not fit correctly?
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What are Comfort Seal Strips?
Comfort Seal Strips are an innovation in denture adhesives that allow denture wearers to get a more natural feeling. PoliGrip Strips give denture wearers strong hold without the unpleasant ooze and mess of a cream adhesive. The convenient, individually-wrapped, pre-measured strips provide just the right amount of adhesive, every time.
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How do Comfort Seal Strips work?
Poligrip Comfort Seal Strips contain ingredients that form a firm,
comfortable seal when wetted, to provide a secure hold between the denture and
gum. A wax base keeps the ingredients in the 'strip' shape to stay in place on
the denture and not spread out. This prevents the unpleasant oozing out between
the denture and gum which often occur with a cream adhesive.
The strips provide an increase in bite force, compared to wearing no adhesive, to help denture wearers to chew hard to eat foods they may have been avoiding.
The strips provide a comfortable and tight seal for a more natural feeling and
provides strong all-day hold.
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How do Comfort Seal Strips differ from cream adhesives?
Poligrip Comfort Seal Strips are different. They are pre-measured strips that work like a cream to hold dentures in place without the unpleasant ooze, mess or taste. This allows denture wearers to experience the confidence and peace of mind of a secure denture fit without the mess.
The convenient pre-measured strips are individually and hygienically wrapped to
provide just the right amount of hold.
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Where are the strips manufactured?
The strip material is produced in Japan using a patented formulation. They are
then cut into the strip shape and packaged in the USA.
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What is the shelf life for the strips?
The expiry period is three years.
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Are the strips flavored?
No, the strips are not flavored. They have a neutral taste so that there will be no interference with the taste of food.
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Is it harmful if I swallow some of the strips?
The ingredients of the Comfort Seal Strips are safe for use, even if some of a
strip is swallowed. Comfort Seal Strips contain the active ingredients
polyethylene oxide and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose which are water-soluble
gums.
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When should an adhesive be used?
In addition to providing a more secure denture fit and reducing the likelihood
of dislodgement, adhesives provide other important benefits for denture
wearers. Adhesives can increase the force that can be applied during biting and
improve the ability of chewing hard to eat foods which denture wearers may be
avoiding . Adhesives can also prevent food particles from collecting underneath
dentures - removing a painful source of irritation for the denture wearer.
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When should adhesives not be considered?
Adhesives can provide a more secure denture fit and reduce the potential for
dislodgement, even for people who think that their dentures fit well. However,
adhesives should never be used as a 'fix' for dentures that do not fit
properly. Wearers should contact their dentist as soon as their dentures begin
to feel loose, cause discomfort or cause sores to develop, as they may need to
have their dentures re-fitted.
Adhesives should not be used when good oral hygiene practices cannot be
maintained (for example, due to declining manual dexterity) or when there are
many known allergies to the adhesive's ingredients.
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What if dentures do not fit correctly?
Sometimes wearers may use adhesives in order to 'manage' with dentures that
become ill fitting over time due to wear of the denture lining or changing oral
tissue structure. Ill-fitting dentures can be harmful to the underlying soft
and hard tissues and occasionally inflammation of the soft tissues can result.
In addition, because of its movement on the soft tissue and underlying bone, an
ill-fitting denture can contribute to bone resorption (loss). It is very
important that denture wearers contact their dentist as soon as their dentures
begin to feel loose, cause discomfort or cause sores to develop, as they may
need to have their dentures re-fitted.
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