Refit, Don't Replace

Denture Relines
Same-day refit to your changing gums.

Gums shrink over time. A denture that fit perfectly two years ago can become loose, painful, or unstable as the underlying tissue changes. A reline refits the denture to your current gums — same day, in our lab.

Same-day
Chairside Reline
Hard
Or Soft Reline
1–3 yr
Typical Interval
Extends
Denture Life

How It Compares

Reline vs new denture

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Reline
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New Denture
Refits existing denture ✓ —
Same-day completion (typical) ✓ —
Lower cost ✓ —
Keeps your current denture base ✓ —
Best when denture teeth are still in good shape ✓ —
Best when fit and esthetics both need work — ✓
Right answer for most fit-only issues ✓ —
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Common Questions

Denture Relines — what patients ask

A hard reline replaces the inner surface of the denture with new acrylic shaped to your current gums. Permanent fix, lasts as long as the denture.

A soft reline uses a flexible silicone-like material — gentler on sore or shrinking gums. Lasts 1–2 years and is typically replaced when it loses cushioning.

Every 1–3 years for most patients — varies a lot by individual biology and how recently you lost teeth. We assess fit at every check-up and let you know when a reline is due.

Not forever — at some point the denture teeth wear out and a remake is the right call. But many patients extend the life of a denture by 5+ years through periodic relines.

Want to talk through denture relines?

Free consultation at any MyBite clinic. Your denturist will walk through whether this is the right option for your situation — including the option to do nothing.