Providing Denture Relining in Newcastle
What Is Denture Relining?
RESTORING COMFORT TO YOUR DENTURES
Over time, the shape of your gums and the bones that support the dentures can change. This means the dentures may no longer fit properly. Relining is a method of adjusting the internal part of the base of the dentures with an acrylic resin to correct their fit. This technique doesn’t alter the appearance of the dentures; it simply adapts the base to suit the changing shape of your gums.
Contact our Hamilton clinic on 0432 194 603 to make an appointment. Smiles on Hudson assists patients throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and beyond.
What the Process Involves
- Removing some of the plastic from the fitting surface of your denture
- Placing a layer of soft impression material onto this trimmed surface
- Re-positioning inside your mouth to take an impression of your gums
- Using this accurate impression to create a new hard or soft base
What Are the Advantages of Denture Relining?
Denture relining in Newcastle is a practical and effective procedure that can significantly improve your quality of life for eating and talking. A well-fitted denture to your current mouth is more likely to be comfortable for hours of wear and far less likely to fall out from everyday tasks. Whether your dentures are beginning to feel like the wrong shape or it’s just been a while since your last check, here are some advantages of relining:
- A comfortable fit that’s less noticeable when eating or talking
- Reduced risk of friction sore or pain from ill-fitting dentures
- A proper fit that makes everyday activities easier
- Less chance of your dentures falling out, leading to less accidental damage
Denture relining allows the fit of your dentures to be improved, eliminating the need to replace them with a new set. They will fit much more securely, so you won’t have to worry about them falling out or moving when you speak and eat.
Relining also helps the dentures to last longer and improves your oral hygiene, as food is less likely to become trapped under your dentures. This can happen when dentures are too loose.
In many cases, patients no longer need to use denture adhesive. If you’d like to discover the right solution for your needs, contact our Newcastle denture clinic today. You can call us on 0432 194 603.
Frequently Asked Questions
Types of Reline
Soft Relines
Soft liners are made from a flexible silicone material and may need to be redone every year. They are used if the mouth cannot tolerate a hard denture base and are far more common in the lower jaw.
Hard Relines
Hard relines are a permanent solution compared to a soft reline. They are made from the same material as the denture base. A hard reline will usually be used if your mouth is healthy and can support a new denture base.
Why Would I Need a Denture Relining?
As we age, the shape of our mouth changes along with other areas of our bodies. Your gums and jawbone, in particular, naturally change over time, leading to dentures not fitting correctly. These changes can make your current dentures uncomfortable to wear for long periods. Some of the signs you may need a denture reline include:
- Discomfort when using your dentures
- Sores & infections from wearing dentures
- Difficulty in chewing food
- A feeling of looseness like your dentures may fall out
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