Key signs of an issue with dental implants
You’ve seen our team and have been given the green light to proceed with oral implants.
Affixed to your jaw through surgery, oral implants are a great option for adults who have lost a prominent tooth or are having issues biting into or chewing their food because of absent teeth. 
When you come to see our team at Coptfold Dental, they will always be happy to discuss the possibility of you having dental implants Brentwood fitted. We will guide you through the process and answer any questions you have in jargon-free language!
But, it is important to note that, as is the way with most surgeries, things can and do go wrong on rare occasions. So, what are some signs of an issue with your dental implants Brentwood in the weeks after they have been fitted?
Discomfort
If you have extreme discomfort after having dental implants Brentwood fitted, you will need to seek urgent medical care.
After any kind of surgery, you can expect some discomfort. And many people who have had oral implants fitted have stated that the sensation is similar to dental extraction. But, like dental extraction, any discomfort you have from the fitting should be mitigated using pain relief. If the discomfort isn’t responding to pain relief, call us urgently. This can be a sign of a dental abscess which, if left unchecked after having an oral implant fitted, can cause you to lose the implant.
Excessive swelling
Much as before, after you have had an implant fitted, there is likely to be some swelling for a few days afterwards.
But, excessive swelling or redness around the implant site is not normal and will need to be explored. It could be a sign of an abscess, or it may be a sign of a rare allergy. Either way, if you have swelling after having oral implants fitted and it is sore, you should call our team.
Loose implant
Even after they are fitted, oral implants should be stable in your mouth. Of course, our team will recommend avoiding hard foods for a few weeks post-fitting to help them stay in place, but if you can feel or see your oral implant moving in a mirror, then you will need to see our team as soon as you can to have the cause assessed.
Biting issues
The core idea behind oral implants is that they will allow you to bite and chew food without concerns that your teeth are loose or wobbling.
So, if you have difficulty biting or chewing food, either due to movement or soreness, this will need to be investigated by our team.
Bad taste or smell
Much like a regular abscess, if you have bad breath, a bad taste or a bad smell emanating from your mouth following the fitting of oral implants, this can be a sign of an infection.
A persistent bad taste or bad breath can also be part of the healing process, but if the odour is worsening and you notice other symptoms on this list, please call our team as soon as you can.