Soft Liners in Edmonton, Alberta
At Milestone Denture Clinic, we provide soft liners to help improve denture comfort for patients with sensitive gums. A soft liner is a cushioning layer placed on the inside surface of a denture to create a gentler contact between the denture base and the oral tissues. This added padding can be helpful for patients who experience tenderness, recurring sore spots, or discomfort related to uneven ridges, since it reduces friction and helps the denture feel less rigid during daily wear.
Soft liners are often considered when a hard acrylic base feels difficult to tolerate, even after adjustments. They can be added to new dentures or recommended as part of an update to an existing denture, depending on how your tissues respond and how stable the denture fit is. If you are comparing comfort-focused options with other treatments, you can review our services to see where soft liners fit within the full range of denture services.
How Soft Liners Work and What to Expect
Soft liners are made from flexible, denture-safe materials that bond to the denture base. During your appointment, we evaluate fit and tissue health, then remove the old lining if present and replace it with a new soft liner that is shaped to match the current contours of your gums. The goal is to create a more cushioned surface that improves comfort while still supporting stability during chewing and speaking.
Because gum tissue and jawbone can change over time, the fit of a denture can shift, and soft liners may wear down or lose their ideal adaptation. For that reason, soft liners sometimes need to be replaced periodically to maintain comfort and function. If you notice looseness, irritation returning, or new sore spots developing, an adjustment or reline may be needed to restore fit, which is explained in denture rebases and relines. for at-home routines that help protect denture materials, including cleaning recommendations, you can also review at home care. if discomfort is related to damage such as cracks or chipped areas, denture repairs can help you understand when an evaluation may be appropriate.
