{"id":118,"date":"2024-11-01T15:31:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T15:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swestdental.com\/blog\/?p=118"},"modified":"2024-11-01T15:31:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T15:31:25","slug":"dental-implant-sensitivity-why-false-teeth-feel-tender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swestdental.com\/blog\/?p=118","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implant Sensitivity: Why Your False Teeth Might Feel Tender"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You swear that your dental implant<\/a> is more sensitive than usual. But since it\u2019s a false tooth with no nerves, hot and cold sensations shouldn\u2019t bother it, right? Your logic is sound \u2013 and so are your oral pain receptors! Even though dental implants are inorganic, there are several legitimate reasons you might experience discomfort in its vicinity. Keep reading to find out why false teeth can be tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Implant\u2019s Neighbors Still Have Nerves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biology is incredible in a beautifully (and sometimes frustratingly) complex way. For example, nerve endings send pain signals along an intricate network to tell the brain that something\u2019s wrong. For all this sophistication, however, those signals aren\u2019t always precise. If your dental implant feels sore, it\u2019s probably not the implant talking, but surrounding oral tissue, gums, natural teeth, or even your jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential Root Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons why your implant\u2019s neighbors might be trying to communicate, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n