Restore Comfort, Function, and Confidence
Dentures are durable, but they’re not indestructible. Even with careful use, dentures can wear down, crack, or become loose over time. At RiverWalk Family Dental, we provide professional denture rebasing and repair services to help you maintain a secure fit, restore proper function, and keep your smile looking its best.
Call our Naperville dentist today at (630) 579-6000 to schedule your denture evaluation. We also proudly serve Aurora, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, and the surrounding communities.
Denture Repairs: Fixing Damage Quickly
Accidents happen. Dentures can crack, chip, or break from dropping them, normal wear, or biting something hard. Wearing a damaged denture can lead to discomfort, gum irritation, or even further damage.
Common repairs we provide include:
- Reattaching or replacing a broken tooth on the denture
- Repairing a cracked or fractured denture base
- Replacing a missing or damaged clasp on partial dentures
Bring all pieces of your broken denture to your appointment — even small fragments can make repairs easier. Avoid using household adhesives, which can permanently damage your dentures and complicate professional repairs.
Denture Relines: Restoring a Snug Fit
A denture reline reshapes the tissue side of your denture to match the current contours of your gums and jawbone. As your mouth changes naturally over time, a denture that once fit well can become loose or uncomfortable. Relining restores stability and comfort without replacing the entire denture.
Types of Relines:
- Hard Reline: Durable and long-lasting, made with hard acrylic in a dental lab. Usually needed every 1–2 years.
- Soft Reline: Made with a softer, more flexible material for sensitive gums or chronic soreness. Typically requires more frequent replacement than a hard reline.
Denture Rebasing: A Full Base Renewal
A denture rebase goes a step further than a reline. Instead of just resurfacing the tissue side, the entire denture base is replaced with new acrylic while keeping the original teeth intact. Rebasing is ideal when the denture base is worn, discolored, or weakened, but the teeth are still in good condition.
Both relining and rebasing use impressions of your current mouth for a precise, comfortable fit. Most cases are completed in just a day or two at our dental lab.
Signs You May Need a Reline or Rebase
Consider a reline or rebase if:
- Your dentures feel loose or unstable while speaking or eating
- You rely on more denture adhesive than usual
- Your bite feels uneven or has changed
- You notice increased sore spots or irritation
- It’s been two or more years since your last reline
Relining or rebasing is much more cost-effective than replacing your dentures entirely and can significantly extend their lifespan. Call our Naperville dental team today at (630) 579-6000 to learn more.