{"id":227,"date":"2023-05-03T21:02:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T21:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=227"},"modified":"2023-06-06T21:04:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T21:04:35","slug":"trust-your-dentist-to-reline-your-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/trust-your-dentist-to-reline-your-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Trust Your Dentist to Reline Your Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-300x201.png\" alt=\"a closeup of dentures in someone\u2019s hands\" class=\"wp-image-228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dentures have assisted countless generations of patients with rebuilding smiles ravaged by missing teeth, and if you have the prosthetics, you\u2019re probably pleased with how they\u2019ve assisted you over the years. However, there often comes a time when dentures need to be relined to ensure that they continue serving you well. Keep reading to learn a little more about dentures and why they need to be relined, along with why it\u2019s going to be in your best interest to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/dentures.html\">your dentist<\/a> perform the task!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Dentures Need to Be Relined<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve had dentures for some time, you\u2019ve probably gotten used to eating and speaking with them over the years, and you might not even notice a difference at all anymore when it comes to oral functionality. However, it\u2019s possible that you might begin to notice some changes with your restorations, particularly with how they fit together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because your jaw continues to change over time since it\u2019s no longer housing all of your natural teeth; the simple way of putting it is that this change across your mouth\u2019s landscape ultimately influences how your dentures rest inside your mouth. And unfortunately, if your dentures don\u2019t fit as intended, you\u2019re at risk of several oral health issues such as mouth sores and impaired oral functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Dentures Are Relined<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentures can thankfully be relined with the help of your dentist! The process is pretty straightforward; an impression is made of the existing denture, and then it\u2019s sent to a lab where acrylic material is used to fill in gaps in the base that meet anywhere the gums might\u2019ve changed. This is known as a \u201cpermanent\u201d reline. There are also \u201csoft\u201d relines which are appropriate for patients with sensitive tissue or excessively resorbed ridges, but these usually don\u2019t last for as long as permanent relines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Shouldn\u2019t Reline Your Dentures Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it might seem cheaper or more convenient to reline your dentures yourself, here are four reasons why you should rely on your dentist to do so instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Your dentist is an expert<\/strong> <strong>on all things relating to oral health, including dentures<\/strong>; not only will they be able to identify when your dentures need to be relined, but they also have the means to correctly do so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Possibility of damage to your dentures<\/strong>, as DIY kits sometimes involve materials or methods that aren\u2019t suitable for dentures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oral health risks<\/strong> like gum inflammation, oral sores, headaches due to jaw pressure, jaw atrophy, and limited oral functionality can affect your diet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term cost implications<\/strong>; while it might seem cost-effective to attempt to reline your denture yourself, this can lead to costly future expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sarah Esparza and her team have proudly served patients and families in the Virginia Beach community for several years. They\u2019re thrilled to offer a wide range of services including restorative options like dentures to help you or your loved one rebuild their compromised smile. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to arrange a consultation, you can contact the practice online or by phone for further information or assistance. <strong>Telephone: (757) 499-4707.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentures have assisted countless generations of patients with rebuilding smiles ravaged by missing teeth, and if you have the prosthetics, you\u2019re probably pleased with how they\u2019ve assisted you over the years. However, there often comes a time when dentures need to be relined to ensure that they continue serving you well. 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