{"id":733,"date":"2026-10-28T15:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/?p=733"},"modified":"2026-11-04T15:24:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T15:24:43","slug":"fixing-foundations-what-to-expect-from-denture-relining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/28\/fixing-foundations-what-to-expect-from-denture-relining\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixing Foundations: What to Expect from Denture Relining"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> are the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss that remains popular among patients today because they can be incredibly convenient and versatile. Your dentist can help provide a lifelike set of replacement teeth to rebuild your smile regardless of how many permanent ones went missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But over time, your restoration can become ill-fitting, making it harder to eat or speak confidently. It might even feel loose or frequently fall out at inopportune times, which can be embarrassing. Continue reading to learn more about how your dentist can help reline your dentures to improve their fit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Don\u2019t My Dentures Fit Well Anymore?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that your teeth help support and strengthen your jawbone? Each time you bite down, the roots trigger your jaw to produce new bone growth, helping keep it active and healthy. Unfortunately, when one or more go missing, the foundation of your mouth becomes thinner and more frail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means your dentures, which were designed using accurate impressions of your mouth, can eventually become ill-fitting. As your jaw thins, they are less able to create a tight enough suction against your gums to remain firmly in place throughout the day. This can make certain tasks, like chewing food, enunciating words, or smiling confidently, much more challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Thankfully, if your dentures are still in good shape, your dentist may be able to improve the fit by relining them. This refers to the process of adding additional materials to the base of your restoration to account for any changes to your jawbone structure and improve their fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of relining, which are outlined in more detail below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n