{"id":113,"date":"2020-02-02T01:54:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-02T01:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2020-03-27T01:56:34","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T01:56:34","slug":"dental-implant-tooth-sensitivity-in-arlington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/02\/dental-implant-tooth-sensitivity-in-arlington\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I be Feeling Tooth Sensitivity in My Dental Implant?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve had a dental implant<\/a>\nplaced, then you\u2019re probably excited about being able to once again lead a\nnormal life, and that you don\u2019t have to worry about the way your smile appears to\nthe world. However, if you\u2019ve been experiencing some tooth discomfort, it can\ncloud your enthusiasm. Should it be expected to have dental implant tooth\nsensitivity in Arlington? Read on to find out the answer and discover whether\nyou\u2019ll need to undergo any further treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is Tooth Sensitivity Normal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a dental implant is placed and has fused with the\njawbone and an abutment has been attached, a prosthetic tooth or denture can be\nadded. Because none of these components involve the reattachment of nerves or\nligaments to the underlying bone, there shouldn\u2019t be any sensations felt. If,\nafter the traditional healing period has passed, there is tooth sensitivity, it\ncould be a sign of a failing implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Causes of Dental Implant Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the typical causes of dental implants in Arlington\nfailing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peri-implantitis (gum infection)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This type of infection, which can form around the implant\nand inside the gums, is usually the result of poor oral hygiene following\ndental implant insertion. If not treated in time, it can lead to bone loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If possible, the dentist will treat the infection with the\nimplant in place, but in some instances, it will need to be removed and a new fixture\nplaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failed Osseointegration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When an implant is placed, it must fuse with the bone\nthrough a process called osseointegration. If there is diminished jawbone density,\nthe natural fusion may not occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often times, the remedy is for a dentist to remove the\ncurrent implant, treat the infection and then place a new implant. However, the\nrestoration steps taken will ultimately depend on the severity of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive Crown Cement <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If too much dental cement is used to secure an implant\ncrown, a condition called cement pericementitis (a form of gum disease) can\ndevelop. The typical remedy is for a dentist to perform a surgical procedure on\nthe gum tissue that surrounds the implant abutment, with the purpose of\nremoving any extra cement that may be causing the inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the issue is identified and treated early enough, the\ncurrent implant could possibly be left in-tact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Advantage of Being Proactive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it can take up to nine months for a dental implant to\nheal, any post-surgery discomfort should subside in 10-14 days. If you\u2019re experiencing\ncontinued tooth sensitivity, then you should let a dentist in Arlington know so\nyou can be examined and receive the necessary treatment for you to properly\nheal and fully recover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more vigilant and proactive you are, the easier life can\nbe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Stephen Wardlaw is a graduate of Baylor College of\nDentistry. For over 20 years, he has been providing the absolute best in dental\ncare to patients of all ages. Along the way, Dr. Wardlaw has earned the prestigious\nrank of Fellow in the International College of Oral Implantologists. He uses\nhis expertise to replace missing teeth with dental implants at I-20 Family\nDental, and he can be reached for more information through his website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve had a dental implant placed, then you\u2019re probably excited about being able to once again lead a normal life, and that you don\u2019t have to worry about the way your smile appears to the world. However, if you\u2019ve been experiencing some tooth discomfort, it can cloud your enthusiasm. Should it be expected to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=113"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113\/revisions\/115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}