Denture wearer many years. tissue underneath has been an off white color for many years. dds doesn't seem concerned. is this normal? teeth out at nite

Yes: Your doctor's evaluation is more important than anything we can do for you. Visual examination, radio graphic examination and a tissue biopsy are necessary for complete evaluation of your situation. Be well.

Can't tell: Unfortunately this is very difficult to evaluate on line. If your dentist feels it is a normal condition, you don't have pain, no swelling no bleeding , no infection...Then he may be right. This could be very well a normal appearance.

Not problem normally: Normally this is not a problem, but to be safe should visit a oral surgeon, who can determine if tissue is healthy and if a biopsy is in order, .

Yes, normal: Glad that you take your dentures out at night. This is very important for oral health. The keratinized gum tissue in your mouth response to the forces placed on your denture. People that tend to clench their denture together can have generalized white appearance. However if it concerns you , it concerns me and i might consider a biopsy to make sure. A second opinion with oral surgeon may help.

Yes.: It is generally an off-white with pink hue. If there are isolated areas of white or red patches, they should be checked.

Dentures: Hi generally speaking, the denture bearing areas should have a light salmon color. If yoursare becoming slightly whitish, it could be a sign of some frictional hyperkeratosis. This a thickening of the outer protein layer of the cells forming it due to ill-fitting. If you have not replaced or relined your dentures regularly (every five-8 years) , they might be a little unstable. Ask dds about it.

Yes and no: You say you are removing the denture at night which is good. You also need to massage your gums with either a soft tooth brush very gently or wrapping your finger in a face cloth and similarly massaging your gums where they are touched by your denture. Other considerations can be smoking which can turn tissues white as well.