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A fascinating thing about the human body is that it never really stops growing. Even if you consider yourself a well-seasoned adult, your gums and oral structure will change shape over time. That means that a reliable set of dentures that used to fit like a glove can become…less snug. When this happens, you’ll have to get them “relined” – or in other words, readjusted to a better fit.
If you thought you could simply make these adjustments yourself, think again! There are at least three very good reasons why you should get help from your dentist instead.
Reason #1: You Could Ruin Your Dentures
It’s basically impossible to reline a denture with the average person’s tools. Trying to bend the acrylic, resin, or porcelain materials will most likely result in some sort of damage. There are special denture relining kits that are available for consumer purchase, but they’re not exactly easy to use.
The process involves placing extra material in the exact right places along your denture and putting your appliance in your mouth for just enough time to allow the materials to solidify. It takes a lot of precision to “get it right,” and you only get one shot. More often than not, patients make the fit of their dentures worse than before.
Reason #2: You Could Seriously Hurt Yourself
Whichever method you use to DIY a denture reline, you’ll end up with some jagged edges. You really shouldn’t put something so pointy in your mouth, so how will you smooth out your dentures? Unfortunately, even commercial reline kits aren’t equipped with suitable tools for this part of the process. As a result, inserting your dentures could cut up your soft oral tissue.
Reason #3: Relines Require Professional Skills
At the end of the day, a denture reline is simply a very difficult and technical process. Most people wouldn’t be able to do it effectively. So it’s a good thing your dentist is trained to perform precise relines! As a qualified professional, they have both the tools and skills necessary to adjust your prosthetic. If your dentures no longer fit quite right, it’s best to save yourself the effort and schedule an appointment with your dentist.
About the Practice
With evening and weekend appointment times available, scheduling a denture reline at All Smiles Leesburg is easy! We understand that a good fit is important for your everyday life and will have them snugly readjusted as promptly as possible. To get in touch with our team, call 703-777-4443 or request an appointment online.