If you get dental implants, rest assured that they have plenty of perks. Dentistry views them as the gold standard of tooth replacement for good reason! Still, keep in mind that your dental implant may feel sensitive at some point. You should take this problem seriously and get dental care if it occurs. As for the reasons, your Naples dentist is here to lay them out. Read on to learn the causes of sensitive dental implants and why they deserve dental attention!
What Makes a Dental Implant Feel Sensitive?
Dental implants can’t really “feel” things; they’re artificial and lack nerve endings. That said, the areas around them can get irritated by various factors. Such things include:
- Impaction: You could develop sensitivity if debris wedges between your dental implant and natural teeth. Look in the mirror for “leftovers” around your implant post to confirm the matter.
- Dental Crowding: Your mouth will suffer if a dental implant is placed too close to other teeth. Should that happen, pressure from the post will build and make the areas nearby tender.
- Gum Infection: Dental implants never get infected, but the gums around them can. Gum disease could make your prosthetic achy by eroding the bone near your implant post.
- Nerve Damage: Though the risk is small, a dentist may harm certain nerves during implant placement. Your mouth would then be sensitive due to the resulting nerve damage.
Why See a Dentist for Help?
A sensitive dental implant won’t fade on its own, however much you want it to. You’ll need a dentist to get the issue truly fixed.
If the core problem is small, your dentist could suggest lifestyle changes to ease your symptoms. These may range from twice-daily brushing and flossing to more frequent checkups. If they have any, a dentist could also recommend a mouthguard to prevent teeth grinding.
When your sensitivity’s cause is severe, the dentist may simply replace your dental implant. Matters like infections, crowding, and impaction would lead to implant failure anyway. By getting a new post, you’d relieve your sensitive mouth and achieve better treatment results.
Does your dental implant feel sensitive right now? If so, consult your dental provider, they’ll quickly address it so your restored smile stays strong!
About the Practice
Galleria Dentistry is based in Naples, FL. Led by our four talented dentists, our practice aims to give every patient outstanding dental care. That means we tailor our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments to your smile and its unique needs. In fact, our team will even place and restore dental implants in-house so you get solid results! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (239) 361-7345 (new patients) or (239) 422-7219 (current patients).
