My mother has had dentures for about 11 years, she is 80 years old. She has always told me that they hurt. especially her upper plate. She has been to several dentists that have told her that her bone structure isn t great, and that is why it hurts, so she leaves them out all of the tim,. therefore she never goes out of the house. Please help!!!!
Hello and welcome, Since your mother is using the dentures from a long time almost 11 years now we can expect few changes in the bone structure so far. Regressive changes do take place in the jaw bones with growing age and if she is diabetic, bone degeneration is seen more. Due to change in the dimensions of the jaw even the measurements of the denture changes, and such overextended dentures gives pain and discomfort on placing due to disharmony with the oral tissues. I suggest you to visit a prosthodontist and check if the denture is overextended and replace it with a new one which will definitely comfort your mother. Take care