Dentures are a very important dental tool used by many Australian's across the country. Just like any other prosthetic, eventually, dentures will need to be tweaked a little bit so that they remain tight-fitting and stable in your jaw. That is because over time your dentures will naturally loosen, no matter how well you take care of them. But how do you know if it is time for your dentures to be looked at by your dentist and when they can last a bit longer? Here is how you know when your loose denture relining is due.
Why Do Dentures Need To Be Updated?
Dentures rely on the gums as their base, and gums will retract over time. Gums can recede for a variety of reasons, from poor dental hygiene to the natural aging process. You can notice this when older Australians give a smile — they normally have far more visible shrinkage of their gums when compared to younger Australians. It is nothing to be ashamed of because it is impossible to prevent the loss of gums entirely, and if you want your dentures to remain comfortable, you will have to have them re-applied or relined to make sure there is no movement during eating or talking.
How To Tell Your Dentures Need To Be Relined
Most people will not want to visit the dentist every time their dentures move a little bit, so it is important to know when you do need to go to an expert. If you experience any sort of bleeding in your gums, no matter how much, it is likely because your dentures are too loose and are scraping against your gums. If you constantly are feeling unstable when biting down on food or you have had more than one occasion of dentures falling out, then don't hesitate to make an appointment with your dentist.
What Loose Denture Relining Entails
Denture relining is very simple. You will be given a soft mould to make an imprint with your gums, and then your dentures will be fitted so that they are more tightly connected to your gums again. This can be done in the dental office if there is not that much looseness, or you may have to wait a day or two as the dentures are reformed in a more high-tech laboratory where they can make a longer-lasting prosthetic for you. Either way, there is no pain, there are no major hurdles and it is a very simple process, so there's nothing to be worried about!
