{"id":333,"date":"2025-11-07T17:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=333"},"modified":"2025-11-21T17:02:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:02:53","slug":"ill-fitted-fiasco-can-i-reline-my-dentures-myself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/07\/ill-fitted-fiasco-can-i-reline-my-dentures-myself\/","title":{"rendered":"Ill-Fitted Fiasco: Can I Reline My Dentures Myself?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> are the tried-and-true solution for rebuilding smiles after tooth loss. Whether you\u2019re missing an entire arch or several teeth fell out sporadically, your dentist can provide a lifelike restoration to improve your smile\u2019s appearance and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, after a few years, you might notice that your dentures don\u2019t fit as well as they did initially. You might feel tempted to try to reline them yourself to help them remain in place more firmly, but this isn\u2019t usually recommended. Continue reading to learn more about why it\u2019s better to contact your dentist for help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Don\u2019t My Dentures Fit Well Anymore?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the reasons so many patients choose dentures is that they\u2019re a one-of-a-kind solution designed to look and feel as lifelike as possible. That means they\u2019re customized at each stage of their creation to fit like a glove and resemble your natural teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But over time, you may realize that your prosthetics aren\u2019t forming as tight a suction as they used to, and that they feel loose or destabilized in your mouth. This happens because your jaw starts to thin when teeth go missing, because there are fewer roots to stimulate new bone growth with each bite down. Eventually, the bony ridges of your mouth flatten, leaving your dentures without a strong enough anchor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Denture Relining?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist can temporarily improve the fit of your restoration by adding material to the base so it can form a tight enough bond to your connective tissues. There are two types, and they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n