{"id":352,"date":"2023-04-28T16:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T16:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/?p=352"},"modified":"2023-05-15T16:44:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:44:28","slug":"relining-dentures-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/relining-dentures-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Reline Your Dentures on Your Own?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Millions of people have used dentures<\/a> to complete their smiles and restore the functions that having a full set of teeth provides. They are a reliable restoration that can be counted on for many years. However, although they are custom fit to your mouth, they can eventually begin to not fit as well as they used to. This will require them to be relined but can you do this on your own or is it better to seek help from your dentist? Here\u2019s what to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Dentures Need to Be Relined?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To \u201creline\u201d dentures simply means to reshape the underside of them so they fit more comfortably on the gums. When you first receive your restorations, they fit perfectly and snugly. They are custom fit to your mouth precisely, thanks to the impressions taken before the final mold was made. However, after many years, your jawbone begins to shrink because it is not being stimulated by tooth roots. This can cause your denture to become ill-fitting, making it more difficult to eat and speak with ease. It\u2019s best to get them relined so your smile can return to being fully functioning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your restoration does not get upgraded to fit your mouth better, there is an increased risk of various issues occurring, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n