{"id":338,"date":"2022-06-16T04:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T04:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2022-10-16T04:49:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T04:49:30","slug":"dental-implant-feels-loose-what-should-i-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implant-feels-loose-what-should-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"My Dental Implant Feels Loose \u2014 What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Woman-covering-mouth-worried-because-her-dental-implant-feels-loose-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman covering mouth, worried because her dental implant feels loose\" class=\"wp-image-339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Woman-covering-mouth-worried-because-her-dental-implant-feels-loose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Woman-covering-mouth-worried-because-her-dental-implant-feels-loose-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Woman-covering-mouth-worried-because-her-dental-implant-feels-loose-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Woman-covering-mouth-worried-because-her-dental-implant-feels-loose.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are the best way to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth. They are sturdy, natural-looking, and long-lasting. They also boast an astonishing success rate of more than 95%. However, in rare cases, things can go wrong. Why might a dental implant feel loose? What should you do if you ever suspect that something is amiss with one of your implants? Let\u2019s talk about the answers to those important questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons for Loose Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A loose dental implant may occur for a number of reasons, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The restoration is loose. <\/strong>In some cases, the implant itself is perfectly fine. The crown on top of it, however, might be damaged or insecurely attached.<\/li><li><strong>There is an infection.<\/strong> When bacteria attack the tissue around a dental implant, a condition called peri-implantitis can develop. Eventually, peri-implantitis can cause so much damage to the bone surrounding the implant that the implant no longer has a sturdy base of support. It therefore begins to feel loose.<\/li><li><strong>Failed osseointegration.<\/strong> Osseointegration is the biological process that allows the jawbone to bond with dental implants. In rare cases, it may fail, either due to a patient\u2019s pre-existing medical conditions or other reasons.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do About a Loose Dental Implant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you feel that one of your implants is loose, call a dental implant expert to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/appointment.html\">schedule an appointment<\/a>. They will examine your mouth for signs of infection and take some images (perhaps using a CBCT machine) to get a look at the bone around the implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your dentist determines why the implant is loose, they can recommend an appropriate treatment. You might need something as simple as a new crown. In other cases, though, such as if there is a severe infection, you might need surgical intervention. It might be necessary to remove the implant altogether and perform a bone graft. Later, after a recovery period and some antibiotic therapy, you might be able to get a new implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping Your Dental Implants Where They Belong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reduce the risk that you will develop a loose dental implant by doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stick to a thorough daily oral hygiene routine.<\/li><li>Visit your general dentist for a checkup every six months.<\/li><li>Do not smoke or chew tobacco.<\/li><li>Always wear a mouthguard when playing sports.<\/li><li>Watch out for signs of bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), and wear a nightguard to prevent it if necessary.<\/li><li>Do your best to manage your overall health. For example, if you are diabetic, you should strive to keep your condition under control.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most patients never have to worry about a loose dental implant, but if this issue ever happens to you, you should take prompt action to get your smile\u2019s health back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drs. Handsman, Haddad, and Jenny are proud to serve as periodontists for the Worcester, MA community. They offer a range of specialized services, including dental implant placement, bone grafting, and more. To learn more about our practice and how we may be able to serve you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at 508-753-5444.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are the best way to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth. They are sturdy, natural-looking, and long-lasting. They also boast an astonishing success rate of more than 95%. 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