{"id":447,"date":"2024-11-01T15:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=447"},"modified":"2024-10-30T15:52:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T15:52:18","slug":"why-dental-implant-feel-sensitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/why-dental-implant-feel-sensitive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Dental Implant Feel So Sensitive?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental sensitivity in natural teeth is a common complaint; it happens when outside stimuli irritate the inner layers of the teeth, which causes their nerves to send sharp pain signals to the brain. Dental implants<\/a>, on the other hand, have no nerves. It can be very surprising when one of them starts to feel sensitive! What can cause this issue, and what can you do about it? This blog post explains what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Where Is the Sensitivity Coming From?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important to keep in mind that the human body is a complex network; it is not always simple or easy to figure out the exact origin point of pain and sensitivity. You might feel <\/em>that your dental implant is sensitive, but since implants are not living tissues, that is technically impossible. Rather, the tissues near <\/em>the implant are likely to be the source of your discomfort. The problem could be in your gums, jawbone, or a neighboring natural tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Causes of Sensitivity Near a Dental Implant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some possible explanations for sensitivity near a dental implant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n