Is it normal for a new replacement denture to give a general feeling of pressure or irritation? i can see this new one is smaller than my old one.

age of old denture?: The time between replacement is important. Ideally a denture should be relined every 3-5 years and replaced every 5-7 years. Even denture wearers need to go to the dentist regularly. Pressure and irritation may be due to unhealthy tissue, or sleeping in the prosthesis. The size is determined by your face and other tissues.

Shrinkage: Your mouth is contracting or shrinking as you get older so the new denture will be slightly smaller.Your gums were used to your old denture like an old pair of shoes now that you have a new set its normal to have pressure and irritation as if you tried on a new pair of shoes.

It's expected: Comfort is related to fit and not size. It is very normal to have a "break-in" period when first getting new dentures. You have had your old dentures for a long time and have accommodated to them. Even if the new ones fit better, are more esthetic, have a better occlusion (bite) and are overall better, it takes time first to accommodate to them, and secondly to have some adjustments done.

Pressure ok, but: Irritation not ok. See your dentist to adjust the denture so that you no longer have irritation. The pressure feeling should decrease over the next few weeks of wearing as often the gums will "firm/toughen up" when a new, better fitting denture rests on them.

May feel new: But should not be uncomfortable or produce any sores or skin breakdown. If it seems quite different from your prior dentures you should discuss with your dentist.

Yes: It is normal for new dentures to feel different. Like a new pair of shoes. However as bone loss increases with age dentures generally get bigger with each successive set made. I generally check the fit next day, one week, one month and 3 months then yearly. Continual adjustments are very import to the long term use of dentures. The outside of your face changes as much as the inside.

It is normal: The newdenture always fit tighter. Theyneed to be adjusted, is ok if they look a little smaler since the bone has shrink also, but that isnot obvious. Pleasego to yourdentist and get the adjustments done. Some cases we need to makemultiple adjustments , thats ok.

Yes: Tis is why you may wish to consider dental implants to help support your denture to take the strain off the supporting bone.

Yes: A new denture will take a bit of getting used to, however, you should see the dentist who made the dentures for adjustments. Often, new dentures require post insertion adjustments to allow for the most comfortable fit. This also applies to implant retained dentures. Adjustments by your dentist are typical...Show them where you are having discomfort. It is likely they can help you.

Denture: It is not uncommon to have some irritation and pressure on new dentures. Especially if the previous ones were done many years ago. Your mouth condition is different now that what it used to be. Bone resorption will make your new denture look smaller when look from the inside. Just give your dentist a phone call and have him/her doing some adjustments. If properly done, you will get better soon.