Having problems with dental implants is rather uncommon. But, like in the case of most dental procedures, there can be certain risks involved.
For instance, there can be the risk of getting an infection. In this respect, there can be some specific signs which indicate the infection, such as: persistent bad breath, loosened teeth, swollen gums, newly appeared gaps between teeth, and so on.
Another potential risk is that of damaging dental nerves. Nerve damage can further lead to pain, tingling or numbing sensations. This can seriously affect your lips, your chin and your natural teeth, in general.
Although this may rarely happen, dental implants can also lead to sinus problems, in case they get into your sinus cavities.
Another thing that can go wrong is when your body rejects the dental implant. Thus, the tooth can get infected and, therefore, may need to be replaced. There can also be some gum diseases, such as peri-implantitis. This disease is usually also linked to poor oral hygiene, bad health and some unhealthy habits such as nail biting, teeth grinding during your sleep, and so on. It is important to talk to your Buffalo Grove dental implant doctor about these kinds of habits, so that he/she can give you proper advice.
