"I've lost more mouthwash bottles than I'd like to admit."
Haha, same here... TSA once confiscated my whitening gel syringes. Explaining dental-grade peroxide isn't exactly easy—got some seriously raised eyebrows. Now I just pack whitening strips instead, lesson learned.
I once had TSA pull me aside because my denture adhesive tube was slightly over the liquid limit. Had to awkwardly explain it wasn't toothpaste, and the agent just stared at me blankly... Now I always double-check sizes before packing.
"Had to awkwardly explain it wasn't toothpaste, and the agent just stared at me blankly..."
Haha, reminds me of when airport security flagged my denture cleaning tablets. Had to explain they weren't suspicious pills—just something to keep my smile fresh. Anyone else had trouble with tablets or powders?
Traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?
Haha, your story about the tablets reminded me of a similar experience I had with denture adhesive powder. Security pulled my bag aside because apparently powders can trigger extra screening now. I had no idea until it happened to me.
The agent asked me what it was, and I explained calmly that it's just adhesive powder for dentures. He looked skeptical, so I offered to open it up and show him. He declined (thankfully), but still swabbed it and ran it through the machine twice. It took a good 10 minutes before they finally let me go. Since then, I've learned to pack smaller amounts in clearly labeled containers or just switch to adhesive strips when traveling—they seem less suspicious to security scanners.
Actually, speaking of adhesives, has anyone noticed differences in how various denture adhesives hold up during flights? I've heard cabin pressure and dryness can affect the seal, but haven't personally noticed much difference yet. Curious if anyone else has experienced this or if it's just one of those travel myths floating around...
I've never had security issues with adhesive powder, but your story reminded me of the time I accidentally packed my denture cleaning tablets in a ziplock bag without labeling them. Big mistake. Security pulled me aside, and the agent looked at me like I'd just smuggled something suspicious. I explained they were just denture cleaners, but he still insisted on testing them. Felt like everyone behind me was staring... awkward doesn't even begin to describe it.
As for adhesives during flights, I've definitely noticed some differences. The adhesive cream I usually swear by seems to dry out quicker in-flight, probably due to the cabin air being so dry. On longer flights, I've started carrying adhesive strips as backup—they seem to hold up better for me. Could just be personal preference, but it's worth experimenting if you travel often.
Honestly though, traveling with dentures is always a bit of trial and error. You eventually find what works best for you... or at least learn how to laugh off the awkward moments when things don't go as planned.