• Soft denture liners continually deteriorate, harden, and collect microorganisms. They must be replaced on a regular basis, often on an annual basis or more frequently.

• Because soft denture liners may reduce the pain associated with other denture problems, patients may neglect necessary denture repairs and adjustments. Routine dental check-ups absolutely mandatory, and particularly necessary with soft denture liners.

• Soft denture liners, and the procedures needed to process them into the denture, are generally more expensive than conventional hard denture liners.