{"id":1441,"date":"2022-08-11T11:22:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T15:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1441"},"modified":"2022-08-11T11:26:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T15:26:59","slug":"why-dental-implants-hurt-chew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/why-dental-implants-hurt-chew\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do My Dental Implants Hurt When I Chew?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In August 2020, my dentist finished my full-mouth reconstruction, including five implants, seven crowns, and veneers. Two of the crowns on my natural teeth fell off last week, and I have an infection around three of the five implants. My gums are swollen around the implants, and chewing hurts. My dentist relocated last December, and I cannot find a listing for his new dental office. I am anxious about finding a new dentist to reattach the crowns and worried that I would need to repeat the full-mouth reconstruction. Where do I begin? Thank you. Baldwin from CT<\/p>\n<p>Baldwin,<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for contacting Dr. Szarek\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p>We are sorry to hear about your stressful experience. You can benefit from an exam and a 3-D CT scan to identify the cause of your discomfort. Also, a skilled restorative dentist can determine why your crowns have fallen off.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Dental Implants to Hurt When You Chew?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/dental-implants-lowell-massachusetts.jpg\" alt=\"Model of a dental implant, including the crown, abutment, and artificial root\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/dental-implants-lowell-massachusetts.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/dental-implants-lowell-massachusetts-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Dental implants can hurt when you chew if you have an infection around the implants. Usually, the condition is a form of gum disease that can lead to dental implant failure. Signs and symptoms of infection include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding around the implants<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty chewing<\/li>\n<li>Loose implants<\/li>\n<li>Pain, aches, or discomfort around the implant<\/li>\n<li>Pus around the implants<\/li>\n<li>Red or swollen gums<\/li>\n<li>Visible implant threads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treatment for Infection Around Dental Implants<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the cause and extent of infection around dental implants and the quality of your dental implants, treatment options may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antibiotics<\/li>\n<li>Antimicrobial therapy<\/li>\n<li>Laser therapy for your gums<\/li>\n<li>Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Implant removal, bone grafting, and implant replacement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Find a Skilled Implant Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>Look for dentists with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/dental-implants\/\">advanced implant and cosmetic dentistry training<\/a>. Dentists who restore implants but do not perform surgery partner with an oral surgeon or periodontist for implant surgery. Dentists with post-graduate cosmetic dentistry training are skilled at identifying the cause of faulty crowns and restoring dental implants.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend scheduling consultations with two advanced cosmetic dentists to discuss your options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/\">Lowell, Massachusetts, accredited cosmetic dentist<\/a>, Dr. Michael Szarek, sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In August 2020, my dentist finished my full-mouth reconstruction, including five implants, seven crowns, and veneers. Two of the crowns on my natural teeth fell off last week, and I have an infection around three of the five implants. My gums are swollen around the implants, and chewing hurts. 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