While dentures are a great way for many patients to have complete smiles after extensive tooth loss, they will slowly lose their fit as the mouth changes over time. If your dentures aren’t fitting properly anymore, your dentist can usually adjust them by performing a denture reline. However, recent years have seen the rise of Internet videos claiming to show people how they can save money by relining their dentures at home. Here’s why do-it-yourself denture repair leaves a lot to be desired and why your dentist is the only one who should be modifying your dentures.
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