If your dentures are no longer fitting properly – even with a dentist-recommended adhesive – you might be wondering what your options are. For example, can you reline your dentures at home like the instructional videos on YouTube claim? Keep reading for the answer.
First, What Is Denture Relining?
In short, relining dentures involves improving the fit by adding a new material to the inside surface. The goal is to fill the gaps where there have been changes in the gumline, preventing unwanted slippage and movement. Although this entire process has been handled by dental professionals for decades now, the DIY movement has also moved into dental care. In other words, some patients are tempted to try and reline their dentures at home with the help of a YouTube video.
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Reline Your Denture At Home
If you’re contemplating the DIY approach, then it’s important to know that relining your dentures at home can:
- Ruin your restoration – If you use too little of the material, the reline is incomplete. If you use too much, your denture won’t fit correctly. Of course, once the material is set in place, it’s extremely difficult to remove, meaning restoring your denture to its original condition is nearly impossible.
- Result in considerable discomfort – Simply put, smoothing and polishing the denture and the material used to reline it is no simple task. The sharp edges that form in the process can result in considerable irritation to your gums, lips, and the other soft tissue in your mouth.
- Make it difficult to eat – If your denture doesn’t fit properly, then your bite will be negatively affected; it’s as simple as that. At this point, the only way to restore the function of your denture as well as the look of your smile is to call your dentist.
So, What Should You Do If Your Denture No Longer Fits?
Whether your denture is just slightly loose or no longer fits at all, the best thing to do is call your dental team to schedule an appointment. From there, they can take a look at your restoration and determine what the next best steps are.
About the Practice
Our team at Simply Dental of Lowell is here to help with every step of rebuilding your smile – from the very first consultation to every follow-up visit. We also offer several financial solutions and convenient hours to help make taking care of your smile and your restoration on an ongoing basis significantly easier. If you have any questions for us about denture relining or you’d like to schedule an appointment, visit our website or call (978) 485-2929.
