In this day and age, it’s no wonder why patients would want to save some extra money by trying to reline their dentures by themselves. As tempting as it may be, this routine maintenance must be done professionally in order to benefit the function and longevity of your prosthetic. To learn when your dentures need to be relined, how it works, and why it’s not a good idea to try to do it yourself, read below!
How Often Do Dentures Need to Be Relined?
After wearing your dentures for over a year, you may notice that they don’t fit as snug as they used to, and that their function is lacking. This is likely because your jawbone shape will change as the bone erodes with time. Jawbone deterioration occurs because the roots of your teeth are no longer providing the bone with blood flow and stimulation required for it to regenerate. Ultimately, this change in shape can also impact the fit and function of your dentures, causing them to need to be relined every year or two on average.
Why Shouldn’t You Try to Reline Your Dentures Yourself?
DIY denture relining has a high likelihood of going wrong, ultimately costing you much more money than simply taking them to a dentist to be professionally adjusted. There are countless YouTube tutorials out there that will try to convince you that relining your dentures yourself is the best way to go, but the reality is that can open you to some dangerous risks. Some of these include:
- Gum infections
- Harboring bacteria
- Toxin build-up in the mouth
- Rashes and oral sores
- Poor denture function
When you decide to take the gamble on relining your dentures yourself, you’re putting hundreds of dollars on the line to pay for a complete denture replacement instead of a simple professional adjustment.
The Benefits of Having Your Dentures Professionally Relined
Having your dentures relined by a trained professional will always yield better, safer results that can extend the longevity of your replacement teeth. Some of the benefits of professional denture adjustments include:
- Save money in the long run
- Improve your oral health
- Boost the function of your dentures
- Enjoy your restoration for longer
- Enhance your comfort
Although you may need to incorporate a dental visit and reline into your budget, you certainly won’t regret it when you can continue to use your reliable restoration for years to come. Ultimately, a simple preventive service like this can save your wallet from two to three-times costlier dental visits down the road!
About the Author
Dr. Arrechea has over 20 years of experience practicing dentistry and loves seeing her patients smile and feel confident in their oral health. She’s proud to offer removable full and partial dentures as well as relining services to help her patients get the most out of their replacement teeth. To learn whether your dentures need to be adjusted, visit Daily Smiles Dental Dallas’ website or call 214-624-6221 today to schedule an examination.