{"id":36,"date":"2025-02-03T18:54:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T18:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emadentalwestfield.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2025-03-31T18:56:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:56:30","slug":"whats-going-on-dental-implant-sensitivity-explain-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emadentalwestfield.com\/blog\/whats-going-on-dental-implant-sensitivity-explain-all\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Going on With My Dental Implant \u2013 Why Is It Sensitive?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You just got dental implants<\/a>, which is great \u2013 except something strange is happening. Even though these tooth replacements are made purely from inorganic materials, your implant feels tender. Hot and cold drinks shoot pain through your gums, and it\u2019s uncomfortable to eat certain foods. What\u2019s going on, and what should you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental sensitivity can impact your quality of life in a negative way, but don\u2019t worry! This post will explain the problem and tell you what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Does My Dental Implant Feel Sensitive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technically, it\u2019s probably not your dental implant that\u2019s tender to the touch. The oral cavity is a relatively small space, so a lot of your dental nerves are clustered closely together. In other words, it can be difficult to know exactly where oral pain is coming from. Nerves in your surrounding gumline, jawbone, or even neighboring teeth could be sending pain signals to your brain, but to you it feels like your dental implant is experiencing the hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Causes of Implant Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As for what\u2019s actually causing your discomfort \u2013 that could be a couple of different things. Here\u2019s a general list of the possibilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n