Denture Relines in Bellingham, WA
A snug fit again. Fewer sore spots. Usually done the same day.
Gums and bone change shape over time, and a denture that once fit well can start to loosen, rock or rub. A reline refits the inside of your denture to the current shape of your gums, restoring a secure fit without the cost of a new denture.
Fairhaven Denture Care in Bellingham, WA offers hard relines, permanent soft liners and temporary soft liners (tissue conditioners), with most relines completed the same day. James Anderson, Licensed Denturist, recommends the right type at your no-charge consultation or annual exam. If the denture itself is damaged, see denture repairs.
Who needs a denture reline?
- Your denture feels loose, rocks when you chew or needs more and more adhesive
- You have sore spots from an uneven fit
- You have lost weight or had health changes that affected your gums
- Your immediate denture has loosened as your gums have healed
- Your denture is in good condition but simply no longer fits
Benefits of a reline may include:
- A secure fit with less adhesive or none at all
- Fewer sore spots and easier chewing
- Years of extra life for a denture you already own
- Same-day completion in most cases
- Soft liner options for tender or thin gums
Which type of reline is right for you?
A hard reline adds a new layer of denture acrylic to the inside of your denture so it matches your gums exactly. It is the most common and the most durable option, and at Fairhaven Denture Care it is usually completed the same day.
A permanent soft liner gives the inside of the denture a cushioned surface. It is a good choice if your gums are thin or tender, or if a lower denture rests on a sharp bony ridge. Soft liners are more forgiving than hard acrylic, though they need to be replaced more often.
A temporary soft liner, also called a tissue conditioner, provides short-term cushioning while your gums heal, most often after extractions with an immediate denture or when irritated tissue needs to settle before a hard reline. James will explain which option suits your situation after examining your denture and gums.
Denture Reline Questions
If your denture feels loose, rocks when you chew, traps food underneath or has started causing sore spots, it is probably time for a reline. Your no-charge annual exam at Fairhaven Denture Care checks the fit each year so these problems are caught early.
Most relines at Fairhaven Denture Care are completed the same day. Plan to be without your denture for part of the day, and call ahead so we can schedule the time. We will confirm the timing when we see the denture.
A hard reline uses the same rigid acrylic as the denture base and lasts the longest. A soft liner is a cushioned material that is gentler on thin or tender gums but wears faster. Temporary soft liners, or tissue conditioners, are used for short periods while gums heal.
It varies from person to person, since gums and bone change at different rates. Many patients need a reline every few years, and immediate dentures need one once healing is complete. The annual exam is the best way to know when yours is due.
Yes. Immediate dentures are designed to be relined. Temporary soft liners keep the denture comfortable while your gums heal, and a hard reline after healing restores a long-lasting fit.
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