What causes soreness in the jaw joint after having upper denture?
Patient: I got a new upper denture when I try to chew my jaw in the joint gets really sore also my cheek bones my lower natural teeth get really sore on the outside edge and the ridge of my upper jaw (where the teeth were) the lower teeth feel like they are biting on a flat surface Doctor: Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the pain or soreness in the joint could be because of the new dentures. it can be because of sudden change from edentulousness to dentures, or any high points or fault in the denture. the soreness over the ridge could be because of the sharp edges of the denture impinging on the ridge. consult a prosthodontist and get yourself examined and correct the problems. i hope my answer will help you. take care.