{"id":262,"date":"2025-05-06T14:27:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granddentalaurora.com\/blog\/?p=262"},"modified":"2025-05-28T15:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T15:07:29","slug":"dentures-reline-can-i-do-it-myself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granddentalaurora.com\/blog\/dentures-reline-can-i-do-it-myself\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Comfort: Can You Reline Your Dentures?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When dentures<\/a> no longer fit comfortably or become loose, they may need a reline, or a base adjustment. This process might seem easy enough to do at home; however, attempting to save money while trying to fix your artificial teeth on your own can lead to more serious problems. Keep reading to learn why it\u2019s best to let your dentist take care of your prosthetics to ensure a more comfortable fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

If you wear dentures to replace your missing teeth, you should expect relines to be a common occurrence. These adjustments focus on the base of the denture since there are multiple reasons why this particular area may become uncomfortable or ill-fitting over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the alveolar bone \u2013 the area anchoring teeth to the upper and lower jawbone \u2013 faces resorption over time because of tooth loss, it can cause your denture to become loose. If a reline does not occur, you can develop oral sores, discomfort, gum irritation, and possible infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is a Reline Performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To reline a denture, new material (acrylic) must be added to the interior of the denture base (the area facing the gums). A soft or a hard reline can be performed based on your preference and oral needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A soft reline is often best if you have sensitive gums or ridges that have experienced extreme resorption. Adding new acrylic creates a cushioned barrier so that your soft oral tissues do not sustain as much pressure when you bite down or chew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hard reline involves the use of harder material and is often performed in a dental lab. These tend to last longer than soft relines, and they are ideal if you have suffered significant bone loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist can also provide a chairside reline, so the process takes less time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is It Better to Let a Dentist Perform the Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons why you should leave this type of work to your dentist instead of trying to do it yourself, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n