The present invention relates to a denture adhesive composition in the form of a cream, paste, gel or liquid comprising a homogeneous mixture of a safe and effective adhesive amount of a denture adhesive component； and a safe and effective amount of a water insoluble thermoplastic component selected from polyethylene, microcrystalline wax, and mixtures thereof； wherein the composition comprises a normalized dislodgement force of from about 1100 to about 12,000 grams per sq.cm. and/or a dislodgement force ratio from about 1.1 to about 10.
