Are Your Dental Implants Causing Problems? 5 Common Complications to Be Aware of
Are your dental implants causing problems? Here are 5 common complications you should be aware of as well as tips on what to do if they do occur.
- Diabetes
- Autoimmune diseases
- Cancer
- Arthritis
- Smoking
- Heavy drinking
Dental Implant Infection Signs
Next, if you already have one or more dental implants, it's important to know the signs of a possible implant infection. Here are a few such signs.
- Your implant feels loosely attached
- There's blood and/or pus near the implant
- Gum recession
- Your gums are red or swollen
- You're having difficulty chewing
- Frequent fever
- Pain/discomfort
- A lasting bad taste in the mouth/bad breath
Don't wait to see a dentist about these problems. If you do, the infection will quickly worsen and your implant will most likely fail.
If your current dentist is unavailable, see a different dentist. Or, try the emergency room or urgent care.
What to Do When You Experience Dental Implant Problems
As with a dental implant infection, you need to see your dentist immediately about any of the problems on this list. If you don't receive dental care for these issues promptly, they will cause your implant to come loose. When that happens, you may be waiting a whole year for the implant site to heal up so a replacement can be installed.
In any case, when you experience implant failure, see the dentist who installed it as soon as you can. They should, and in most cases, will, give you a refund. Or, they may credit the amount you paid toward your next implant or a different procedure.
If they don't, you may have grounds to take legal action. But, before you rush into anything like that, get a second opinion from one or more additional dentists. If they believe the performing dentist botched the job, and the dentist still won't pay, seek legal help.
Choose Sewell Dental Designs for Problem-Free Dental Implants
The best thing to do about dental implant problems is to prevent them. And the best way to do that is by choosing Sewell Dental Designs for your dental implants. That's because, at Sewell, we make sure you are eligible before we perform the procedure and we do it right.
Want to avoid all the problems on this list? We can help. Contact us now to get started.
Dr. Haddad
D.M.D
Dr. Haddad’s purpose at Sewell Dental Designs is to empower his patients so they can achieve and maintain excellent dental health and have a smile they are happy to show off. He decided on this path after receiving treatment from a competent and friendly dentist when he was a teen.
Dr. Haddad obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at George Mason University in Virginia and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree (DMD) from Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry.
Dr. Joanna
D.D.S
Dr. Joanna Haddad was born and raised in Lebanon and now resides in Philadelphia, PA. She speaks Arabic, French, and English fluently. Dr. Joanna earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, graduating with honors in Public Health. During her time in dental school, she was highly involved in various organizations and served as the Chapter President of the American Student Dental Association. She is also a proud member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Facial Esthetics and American student dental association.
Dr. Giesberg
D.D.S
Dr. Konstantina S. Giesberg, DDS, is a board-certified dentist anesthesiologist who has earned the privilege of becoming a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology (DADBA).Dr. Giesberg obtained, with honors, her degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Buffalo, NY. She then completed her General Practice Residency in Dentistry at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Giesberg then furthered her studies at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center with a Specialty Program in Dental Anesthesiology, involving three years of concentration in deep sedation and general anesthesia.
