Hi Holly! Oh my gosh, it’s so frustrating when you lose a response like that! I’ve had that happen too and it particularly tests my patience if I’ve spent a great deal of time researching and attaching links, only to have the little ‘time circle’ keep spinning because my internet is slow where I am…then I lose the entire comment. Having learned my lesson the hard way, now I generally type longer replies in another program, cut and paste…or I “select all and copy” so when I hit send I still have my original if the cyber bully snatches my comment! LOL.

Let’s talk about the denture adhesive first. You’re free to use any adhesive that you find works for you to bring a good, snug fit and provide a comfort cushion inside your denture. I’m expecting the sample you don’t want to use from your dentist contained zinc. Don’t let that deter you from trying the product. At least you’ll get a feel for what an adhesive can do for you. If you don’t like it, then toss it. Secure Denture Adhesive would be a good start for you if you don’t want a product with zinc. This might be trial and error for you to find just the right product! I’ve seen travel size tubes in drug stores and stores like Walmart, Meijers & Target which would be a good way to get smaller samples. ☺️

Just for your peace of mind…zinc is not a toxin. It’s an important element in our diet. But too much of most any mineral/supplement could potentially cause reactions.
The zinc controversy in denture adhesives comes with patients who use way more than the recommended amount of the product. Too much adhesive with zinc can cause some tingling or numbing of tissue. People that have issues are generally patients that use copious amounts of adhesive to make up for a bad fitting denture. Instead, they should have a permanent reline done to have their denture fitting snugly again. If used in the recommended amount where just a fine film is on the denture, the absorption into the body is minimal.

I can’t see any reason you couldn’t soak your denture in a mild Dawn solution overnight. Even plain tap water or distilled water is fine. Dentures should be kept wet when not in the mouth. The advantage of denture cleansers is they help to reduce staining and bacteria on the dentures. So you may want to use that a couple times per week.

Holly, you’re always so sweet. Thank you for the complements…I never accept them well! LOL. But I am truly happy when I can help someone else out when they have questions and concerns.
I hope you have a break in the weather today…we’re finally seeing sun after days of torrential rains. Enjoy your weekend!! 🤗