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Dentures are an excellent way for many patients to restore their smiles after extensive tooth loss because they look incredibly lifelike and are so comfortable that people often forget that they\u2019re wearing them. Since the mouth continues to grow and develop after receiving dentures, it eventually becomes necessary to modify the appliance so it continues to fit properly. Here\u2019s what you can expect to happen when you have your dentures relined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do My Dentures Need Relines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After tooth loss, the jawbones lose the exercise they need to maintain their structure and remain strong. This causes them to recede and become thinner over time, and while dentures are customized to fit the patient\u2019s mouth, they do not change shape to adapt to the shifting oral cavity on their own. This makes it necessary for dentists to occasionally make adjustments by attaching more material to the interior of the dentures, allowing them to hold their positions when the patient is speaking and chewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poorly fitting dentures can cause oral health issues such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n