{"id":55,"date":"2024-11-20T08:14:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T08:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jasondds.net\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2024-12-09T08:14:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T08:14:55","slug":"the-causes-of-dental-implant-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jasondds.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/20\/the-causes-of-dental-implant-sensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Troubles with Teeth: The Causes of Dental Implant Sensitivity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the gold standard of tooth replacement, dental implants<\/a> can seem flawless at first. However, even these restorations suffer problems from time to time. Your own could give you a case of dental implant sensitivity if the right factors come into play. That said, your Grapevine practice wants to help you solve that problem. Here’s what makes dental implants \u201cfeel\u201d sensitive and why you should consult your dentist about the sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Major Causes of Dental Implant Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since they\u2019re artificial, dental implants can\u2019t really \u201cfeel\u201d things. It\u2019s just that the areas around them can become irritated by the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Impacted Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, impacted debris can make the area between your implant and natural teeth sensitive. That\u2019s a common response to such impaction \u2013 even a corn kernel is painful when it\u2019s wedged in the gums. As for whether you have it, just look in the mirror for \u201cleftovers\u201d around your implant post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nerve Damage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During implant placement, a dentist may accidentally knick your gum tissue or nerves. This incident can sometimes cause permanent nerve damage near your dental implant. From there, the damaged area may start to feel sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Crowding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a dental implant is placed too close to their other teeth, a patient can suffer crowding. That placement would cause pressure to build near the post and make the area tender. Over time, the growing force would even make the implant itself seemingly \u201cfeel\u201d sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infected Gums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants themselves can\u2019t get infected, but the gums around them can. One of the effects of gum disease is jawbone erosion, which could make an implant \u201cfeel\u201d loose and achy. At the same time, your gums could get irritated if too much cement is placed to secure your implant\u2019s crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See a Dentist About Your Implant Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implant sensitivity may seem harmless, but it often points to implant failure. You should see your dentist about it to confirm your treatment still works. By closely examining your mouth, they can confirm whether you show failure signs like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n