How would I ask for denture fixative powder in a Spanish pharmacy?

Stephen

Active Member

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Twice walked from St Jean to Estella and once from Sarria to Santiago. Maybe someday I'll find the time to do the entire walk.
I've found the time. Just completed SJPP to Santiago. 25 Aug to 1st Oct, 2016.
And now the Portuguese from Lisbon.

• Aug 28, 2016

• #1

I got a new bridge fitted two days before I left on my Camino. It didn't seem right at the time but the dentist said I'd get used to it. I didn't as it was cutting into my gums so I went with the old one. The trouble now is my mouth gets so dry as I walk it's sometimes loose. I know there's powder you sprinkle on dentures which helps hold them in place. But I've no idea of its name in Spanish.

 

SYates

Camino Fossil AD 1999, now living in Santiago de C

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First: Camino Francés 1999
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Last: Santiago - Muxia 2019

Now: http://egeria.house/

• Aug 28, 2016

• #2

Adhesivo en polvo para dentaduras postizas or shorter Polvo adhesivo (point to teeth). Common trademark in Europe is Corega. Buen Camino, SY

 

Stephen

Active Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Twice walked from St Jean to Estella and once from Sarria to Santiago. Maybe someday I'll find the time to do the entire walk.
I've found the time. Just completed SJPP to Santiago. 25 Aug to 1st Oct, 2016.
And now the Portuguese from Lisbon.

• Aug 28, 2016

• #3

Thank you, SYates, for your prompt reply.

 

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movinmaggie

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2015

• Aug 29, 2016

• #4

I had some Spanish but found that English was spoken in many of the pharmacies. They were all very helpful.

 

mspath

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Frances, autumn/winter; 2004, 2005-2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

• Aug 29, 2016

• #5

movinmaggie said:

I had some Spanish but found that English was spoken in many of the pharmacies. They were all very helpful.

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Indeed; pharmacies offer much more than medecine!

Walking into Molinaseca early on a frosty Sunday morning November 2014 I met another woman pilgrim who was worried since she had run out of funds. Upon arrival in town all appeared closed as we searched high and low for either an ATM or for someone to ask; nada.

Luckily one pharmacy was open 7/7 and the multi lingual pharmacist directed us to the village ATM hidden on the elementary school facade! Her gentle kindness will be long remembered.

 

christy wharton

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"2011" Portuguese "2012/13/16"Frances X 2 + Finistere" 2015" Porto "2017"Primitivo "2019" Norte

• Sep 6, 2016

• #6

Stephen said:

I got a new bridge fitted two days before I left on my Camino. It didn't seem right at the time but the dentist said I'd get used to it. I didn't as it was cutting into my gums so I went with the old one. The trouble now is my mouth gets so dry as I walk it's sometimes loose. I know there's powder you sprinkle on dentures which helps hold them in place. But I've no idea of its name in Spanish.

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If you have a smartphone or tablet you can download an english /spanish translate app----free in google----. You type or speak the english phrase or word and the spanish answer will print and speak the spanish. This can avoid frustration in an emergency. Ultreia