Soft Denture Liners in Omaha and Millard, NE
A soft liner is a layer of soft, pliable material fitted between the surface of a denture and your oral tissues. It absorbs shock between the hard base of your denture and your gums. Soft liners can be used when creating new dentures or fitted into existing dentures.
Soft liners may provide comfort for people with receded or flattened gum tissues that do not tolerate the pressure of a hard denture base well. They may also be suitable for patients with chronically sore gums or sharp bony areas.
Is a Soft Liner Right for You?
Let us know if your denture regularly causes sore spots or feels uncomfortable when you chew. We will examine your gums and denture to determine whether a soft liner could help or whether an adjustment, denture reline, or another solution would better address the problem.
What Happens When a Soft Liner Is Fitted?
After assessing your denture and oral tissues, we fit the soft material against the surface that rests on your gums. We then check the denture’s fit and bite and explain how to care for the liner. The steps and number of visits depend on your denture and the material recommended.
Advantages of Soft Liners
- May make dentures more comfortable for sensitive gums
- Can cushion pressure from the denture base
- May make chewing more comfortable
- Can be used with a new denture or fitted into an existing one
Caring for Your Soft Liner
Follow our instructions for cleaning your denture and liner, since some cleaning products can damage soft materials. Bring your denture to follow-up visits so Dr. Nielsen, Dr. Krajicek or Dr. Ferrante can examine its fit, the condition of the liner, and your oral tissues. Contact us if soreness continues or the liner begins to loosen or wear.
Soft Denture Liners for Omaha and Millard Patients
Bel Drive Dental evaluates denture comfort and fit for patients in Omaha and Millard, NE. At our Omaha office, we can determine whether a soft liner may relieve pressure on your gums and provide follow-up care as your needs change.
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