What are the signs of an issue with your dental implants?

Oral implants have changed the field of restorative dental care.

Today, more people than ever before are filling gaps in their smiles and having their bite strength restored using implants, and, with the minimal surgery involved to have them fitted and their affordability, it is no wonder they are growing in demand at cosmetic dental surgeries.

When you want to invest in dental implants Melbourne to restore your smile, come and see our team. As our name suggests, High Dental Implants Melbourne, these restoratives are our speciality, and we have helped hundreds of patients to get back the smiles that they had lost, with minimal hassle and cost. Great!

But, as is the way with surgery, you will need to keep an eye open for issues, and here are some of the signs that there is a problem with your dental implants Melbourne.

Discomfort

Pain or soreness at the site of your newly fitted dental implants Melbourne is to be expected, and our team will always be able to advise you on the right pain relief to take (paracetamol).

But, a discomfort that is lingering can point to an infection.

Especially if the discomfort is accompanied by swelling, a foul odour or taste, fever and feeling nauseated or sick.

If you notice any of these symptoms or issues, you need to seek help from our dental team as soon as you can.

Swelling

You’ve had surgery; there is going to be swelling! Swelling or redness around the implant for the first few days after fitting is completely normal and should gradually go down without any further issues.

But if the swelling worsens or the site becomes redder or angrier looking, you should call us urgently, as chances are there is an underlying infection.

Discharge

As any dental team will tell you, after you have had an oral implant fitted or any kind of surgery, there is going to be some discharge from the area for a few days. This is normal, as well as some bleeding.

But, excessive drainage or pus from the implant site is not normal, and if it is accompanied by any of the other symptoms mentioned in this article, you should seek urgent medical advice, as you may have a dental infection.

Wobbly teeth

Even after they have been fitted, your oral implants should not move even if you are putting pressure on them!

So, if you notice at any stage of the healing/fusing process that your implants are wobbling or after you have had the prosthetics fitted, you will need to see us promptly.

Loosening or shifting of the implant is a sign that it is about to come out, and we will need to assess why and attempt to save it.

Issues with usage

The idea behind having oral implants fitted is to use them as you would your regular teeth.

So, if you have any difficulty biting or chewing food using your implants, even after the prosthetics have been fitted, you need to see our team. This may be due to the implant being loose, an infection, or an issue with the surrounding bone or nerves.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.