{"id":1443,"date":"2024-06-19T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robertmitchelldds.com\/blog\/?p=1443"},"modified":"2024-07-19T09:52:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T15:52:57","slug":"loose-dental-implant-not-a-dream-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robertmitchelldds.com\/blog\/loose-dental-implant-not-a-dream-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When Your Loose Dental Implant Isn\u2019t a Dream"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever had a dream where your teeth become loose, or fell out entirely? If you were deep enough into a REM cycle, waking up from it can be disorienting to say the least. You might still be half expecting to suddenly find yourself back in bed, with your wiggly dental implant<\/a> completely intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, this is definitely a real-life scenario. Don\u2019t worry, though \u2013 there is something you can do about it. Keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep Calm and Investigate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, know that a loose dental implant doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that your replacement has failed, or that you\u2019re not a good candidate for this treatment. Dental implants have an astounding 95% success rate, so it\u2019s more likely that the underlying problem is solvable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, take pain relievers for any immediate discomfort, then soldier on to your bathroom mirror for a closer look. Things to watch out for include bleeding, a loose part, and any damage, but take note of anything that\u2019s abnormal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calling Your Dentist for Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using the information you gathered from your mirror-aided inspection, fill your dentist in on the situation. They\u2019ll give you over-the-phone first aid advice if necessary and will probably want to see you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, you might have to wait a little bit for your appointment time. If that\u2019s the case, avoid using your implant as much as possible. Pressure from chewing or touching it with your tongue could make matters worse. It\u2019s also a good idea to gently clean your prosthetic and the surrounding area to mitigate risk of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likely Problems and Possible Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will be able to tell you more about what\u2019s wrong with your dental implant once they get a good look at it, but if you\u2019re fretting over it, it can be good to know what might <\/em>be the problem. Here are some possibilities, along with what you can expect from treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n