{"id":256,"date":"2025-01-14T19:53:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compdentalct.com\/blog\/?p=256"},"modified":"2025-01-14T19:53:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:53:55","slug":"why-does-dental-implant-feel-sensitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compdentalct.com\/blog\/why-does-dental-implant-feel-sensitive\/","title":{"rendered":"My Dental Implant Feels Sensitive \u2014 Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A degree of sensitivity in natural teeth is quite common. It occurs when outside stimuli, such as temperature changes, irritate the inner layers of the teeth, which in turn causes the teeth\u2019s nerves to send out pain signals. But dental implants<\/a> have no nerves, so if one of yours ever starts to feel sensitive, you may rightly wonder why. What can cause this issue, and how can it be addressed? This blog post provides some relevant information.<\/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 of tissues. In some cases, it can be difficult to pinpoint the origin of sensitivity and pain. You might feel like your dental implant is experiencing sensitivity, but that is actually impossible. Rather, the discomfort may be coming from nearby tissues, such as a natural tooth, your gums, or your jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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