Denture Reline

A reline is a way to refit a denture you already have. Your denturist reshapes the inside of the denture, the side that rests on your gums, so it fits your mouth as it is now.

Mouths change shape over time. When teeth are removed, your jawbone and gums naturally shrink a bit over time. That can affect the fit of your denture. A reline is a common way to deal with that.

A reline keeps the same denture teeth. It's usually for a denture whose teeth are still intact but whose fit has slipped. It can't always fix a loose denture. A dry mouth or the shape of your mouth can also affect the fit, so a denturist can check what's behind it.

If your denture feels looser or gives you sore spots, that's a good time to get it checked. They can tell you whether a reline, an adjustment or something else is the right fix.

If your denture has started to feel different, a reline may be one of the things worth asking about.