A method of improving and extending the gripping action of denture by applying an adhesive compound includes applying a liquid denture adhesive to one or more locations on the dentures; wetting the dentures with water; and applying a powder denture adhesive onto at least the liquid denture adhesive in an amount about equal to an amount of the liquid denture adhesive to form the adhesive compound on the dentures in a semi-liquid form sufficient to enhance a gripping effect of the dentures in a mouth of a user.