{"id":37,"date":"2024-02-26T16:46:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2024-02-26T16:46:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:46:18","slug":"can-i-reline-my-dentures-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/26\/can-i-reline-my-dentures-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking of Relining Your Dentures At Home? Read This First"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist holding denture with blue glove\" class=\"wp-image-38\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:349px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Picture1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Picture1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a> are no longer fitting properly \u2013 even with a dentist-recommended adhesive \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First, What Is Denture Relining?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Reasons You Shouldn\u2019t Reline Your Denture At Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re contemplating the DIY approach, then it\u2019s important to know that relining your dentures at home can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ruin your restoration<\/strong> \u2013 If you use too little of the material, the reline is incomplete. If you use too much, your denture won\u2019t fit correctly. Of course, once the material is set in place, it\u2019s extremely difficult to remove, meaning restoring your denture to its original condition is nearly impossible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result in considerable discomfort<\/strong> \u2013 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it difficult to eat<\/strong> \u2013 If your denture doesn\u2019t fit properly, then your bite will be negatively affected; it\u2019s 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, What Should You Do If Your Denture No Longer Fits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/\">Simply Dental of Lowell<\/a> is here to help with every step of rebuilding your smile \u2013 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\u2019d like to schedule an appointment, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplydentaloflowell.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(978) 485-2929<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your dentures are no longer fitting properly \u2013 even with a dentist-recommended adhesive \u2013 you might be wondering what your options are. 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