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A denture reline is a procedure to reshape the underside of a denture in order to keep them secure and comfortable in your mouth. Denture relines are important because as you age, the shape of your jawbone and gums change. No pair of dentures, no matter how well made, will always fit and relines will be necessary. Depending on your specific needs, there are two types of relines.

• Hard Reline
  A hard reline should be done at least every two years. Hard relines ensure that your replacement teeth fit comfortably without needing an entirely new fitting. During a reline process, your denturist will remove some of the plastic from inside your dentures, and replace it with putty where your dentures make contact with your gums. The putty will make an impression, and after hardening will be replaced by acrylic so that your dentures fit your mouth perfectly.
• Soft Reline
  A soft reline is similar to a hard reline, with a few small differences. Soft relines are typically done when patients can no longer wear their dentures due to soreness in the mouth. Soft relines are also recommended for people wearing dentures for the first time, as well as for those experiencing bone reabsorption. During a soft reline, a liquid polymer is added into the denture to give it more depth and cushion. This makes wearing the dentures more comfortable, and is softer on tissue which can get tender due to pressure. If you need a denture reline, contact us today.