{"id":99,"date":"2024-12-12T01:21:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T01:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kingwoodfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2025-01-29T01:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T01:24:41","slug":"denture-reline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kingwoodfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/12\/denture-reline\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect for Your Denture Reline"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After you get dentures, the structure of your mouth doesn\u2019t stop changing. This is why your dentures<\/a> fit great at first, but after a few years, they become less snug and can even be uncomfortable. Fortunately, this is anticipated, so denture relines can be completed to help your prosthetic feel like new again. Continue reading to learn more about denture relines and what you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Denture Reline?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are missing teeth, the jawbone starts to change almost right away. The jawbone begins to be absorbed by the body because it is no longer being stimulated through the tooth roots. This is a natural and predictable occurrence, but it causes your dentures not to fit as well as they used to. A denture reline works by adding material to the parts of the denture that come into contact with your gums. This makes it fit and feel more comfortable and secure again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Know When a Denture Reline Is Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dentures don\u2019t fit properly, you will start to notice some negative effects. Here are some of the most common ones that indicate that it\u2019s time for a reline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n