{"id":198,"date":"2023-05-17T06:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T06:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2023-06-30T06:22:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T06:22:29","slug":"can-you-reline-dentures-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/17\/can-you-reline-dentures-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Reline Dentures on Your Own?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you wear dentures<\/a>, you likely know they need regular upkeep. These restorations, after all, aren\u2019t foolproof; they\u2019ll work poorly without proper care. That said, you shouldn\u2019t reline dentures yourself. This action is risky and might ruin the prosthetic teeth. Instead, you ought to see a local dentist for denture relining. If you want to learn more about the matter, it\u2019s easy enough to explain. Here\u2019s a summary of denture relining, the risks of trying it yourself, and why to leave it to a qualified dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Denture Relining?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over time, a denture may not fit as well as before. When that happens, one way to correct the problem is by relining the restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, denture relining is when you add new material to the appliance\u2019s inside surface. Doing so alters the denture\u2019s base to improve its fit. Depending on your needs, varying reline materials can be used for different purposes. As such, relining tends to be a flexible denture repair option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Shouldn\u2019t Reline Dentures Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technically, you could try denture relining yourself. DIY kits and instructional videos aren\u2019t hard to find. However, it\u2019s neither recommended nor advisable. Relining dentures on your own will almost certainly cause long-term problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For one thing, you could well ruin your dentures. Placing the proper material inside them, you see, is tricky. Adding too little leaves the reline incomplete, while too much won\u2019t let a denture position correctly. Once the reline material sets, furthermore, you can\u2019t remove it and start over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding insult to injury, DIY relining can cause pain. It lacks the tools to smooth and polish a denture to a high shine. As a result, it may produce restorations with sharp edges that cut into your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See a Dentist for Denture Relining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Luckily enough, you can count on dentists for denture relining. They have the knowledge, equipment, and experience to perform this service properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dentist carries out a vetted series of steps for denture relines. First, they\u2019ll assess the dentures to confirm their condition. Based on what\u2019s found, the dentist can then suggest a soft or hard reline. (The former option is done in-office, whereas the latter involves lab work.) After doing one or the other, they\u2019ll then return your dentures and see if the fit improves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, it\u2019s not a good move to reline dentures yourself. So, book a visit with your local dental provider for adjustments to your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ornelas Family Dentistry<\/a> is based in Crown Point, IN. Led by Dr. Joe Ornelas<\/a>,<\/em> our practice provides customized dentistry for every patient. To that end, we perform preventive, cosmetic, and restorative work tailored to your unique smile. The same even applies to our emergency procedures, including root canal therapy and tooth extractions. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (718)-280-3286<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you wear dentures, you likely know they need regular upkeep. These restorations, after all, aren\u2019t foolproof; they\u2019ll work poorly without proper care. That said, you shouldn\u2019t reline dentures yourself. This action is risky and might ruin the prosthetic teeth. Instead, you ought to see a local dentist for denture relining. If you want to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nCan You Reline Dentures Yourself? | Ornelas Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Unfortunately, it\u2019s simply not a good idea to reline dentures yourself. 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