{"id":368,"date":"2024-10-05T20:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T20:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/?p=368"},"modified":"2024-11-05T20:45:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T20:45:11","slug":"why-does-dental-implant-feel-sensitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/05\/why-does-dental-implant-feel-sensitive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Dental Implant Feel So Sensitive?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental sensitivity is a fairly common problem. When it occurs in natural teeth, it is because outside stimuli are irritating the teeth\u2019s inner layers, causing their nerves to send pain signals to the brain. But what about dental implants<\/a>? They have no nerves, so it may seem very strange if one ever starts to experience sensitivity. What can cause this problem, and what can you do to address it? This blog post explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

It is important to acknowledge that because the human body is a complex network of tissues, it is not always easy to pinpoint the exact origin of pain and sensitivity. It might feel like your dental implant is experiencing sensitivity. However, that is impossible because implants are inanimate objects! Rather, the sensitivity is likely to be coming from tissues around your implant, such as your gums, jawbone, or a nearby natural tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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