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Can a dentist correct the problems in new dentures?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I just received my permanent dentures. The midline is off, and it catches my eye every time I look in the mirror. The dentures are loose as well. The dentist did have me do a try-in step with wax, but I thought that because they were loose, the dentures appeared crooked.

Can permanent dentures be adjusted to correct this?

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Honey Nandwani

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Honey Nandwani is a dentist and oral implantologist dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care. She focuses on preventive dentistry, restorative treatments, and advanced oral implant procedures. Her areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she strives to make dental care comfortable while helping patients achieve lasting oral health and confident smiles.

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Hello,

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The fit can be improved by adjusting the flanges of the denture and also by relining the denture. If the teeth are not set with a proper midline, then the dentist can try to manipulate the teeth and adjust them. But it is a temporary solution.

So, the most appropriate solution to get a proper fit is by repeating the denture and getting it refabricated. But, if you still want to go with this denture, you could ask your dentist to adjust it for you. If the error was from his side, he should replace it without charging you extra.

Hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 16, 2017
Reviewed At May 26, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Honey Nandwani is a dentist and oral implantologist dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care. She focuses on preventive dentistry, restorative treatments, and advanced oral implant procedures. Her areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she strives to make dental care comfortable while helping patients achieve lasting oral health and confident smiles.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Honey Nandwani is a dentist and oral implantologist dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care. She focuses on preventive dentistry, restorative treatments, and advanced oral implant procedures. Her areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she strives to make dental care comfortable while helping patients achieve lasting oral health and confident smiles.

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