Posts tagged “infection”

I got implants 4 weeks ago. When I bite down one of the teeth next to an implants hurts. Is this a concern?

August 4th, 2011
Q.
I had dental implants 4 weeks ago in my upper jaw. They seem to have healed fine except when I bite on the tooth next to one of the implants it hurts. I have a check up in 3 weeks but wonder whether I need to get this looked at before my appointment. Thanks,
A.
I would phone your dentist for… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250
UK Practice of the Year 2007

View My ProfileDr Solanki

Does the infection mean that my dental implant has failed?

July 3rd, 2011
Q.
My dentist has said that i have an infection where the implant was placed and i don\’t know how this could have happened. because of this i have to wait to have my permanent crowns etc. Why is the implant infected? Does this mean it has failed??!,
A.
not always… but sometimes
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

View My Profile Dr Fahey

My screw has fallen out and my dentist is out of the country, what should I do?

July 1st, 2011
Q.
I have just had the second stage carried out on 3 implants lastTuesday. Today one of the gold screws came loose and fell out of the implant. I have been taking antibiotics as a precaution since Wednesday but I am worried as my dentist is out of the country till next Monday and I am not sure how serios this is. Also can I eat or will it infect the implant as there is no cover over the hole in my gum. thanks for you reply,
A.
Hope you are alright, sorry fo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

View My Profile Dr Fahey

I’m experiencing terrible pain from my right jaw since having the implants, what should I do?

July 1st, 2011
Q.
two weeks ago I had 2 implants in my right jaw. I have terrible pain since then. The place of the implants are 5 and 6 but implant 5 is very close to tooth number 4 (approximately 3mm ) Is it normal? Can it be related to the nerve system? Thanks,
A.
If you are still experiencing … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250
UK Practice of the Year 2007

View My ProfileDr Solanki

My implant has failed and the area is infected, what should I do now?

May 20th, 2011
Q.
Hello i was due to have my bridge placed yesterday after waiting months for my implant to fail and typically when i got there i was told it was infected and that the implant would have to be removed! he never said if he was going to replace it or not so what should i expect?,
A.
Thanks for your question. I\’… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr glover

Dr Glover
Fergus and Glover
160 Union St Aberdeen AB10 1QT
Web : www.fergusandglover.co.uk Tel: 012 246 44876

View My Profile Dr Glover

The bone where I had the implants placed is protruding slightly, why is this?

May 14th, 2011
Q.
i had 3 implants put in for front upper teeth…5 tooth bridge. it has 2 months and my gum bone is tender and has protruded slightly. not getting any answers from dentist.,
A.
i can\’t really tell whats hap… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

View My Profile Dr Moore

Is the dental implant causing me pain? Or is it something else?

April 22nd, 2011
Q.
Hi dr, i had an implant 2 weeks ago (upper front tooth) and everything seemed fine. Just recently however my gums have turned very red and are bleeding slightly where i had the implant, they\’re swollen and it\’s very hard to eat anything as it feels as if it has spread around my whole mouth. Is the implant causing this pain? or is it something else do you think?,
A.
Swelling and bleeding gums are… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr glover

Dr Glover
Fergus and Glover
160 Union St Aberdeen AB10 1QT
Web : www.fergusandglover.co.uk Tel: 012 246 44876

View My Profile Dr Glover

Do I need to do the grafting before putting in the crown or can all that be done after the crown is placed?

April 8th, 2011
Q.
I had my implant done about 8 years ago. About 2 years ago my crown was replaced, unfurtunally when replacing the new crown to much cement was used and caused several infection until it was desided to be removed. Has since then had a smaler bone craft done and now a year later would like to get my \”tooth\” back (upper front) I undrstand that I do need additional boone and gum graft to restore what has been reduced by infection. My question is: Do I need to do the grafting before putting in the crown or can all that be done after the crown is placed? My implant has never been remopved and has been and is solid.,
A.
Its probably best to graft bef… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

View My Profile Dr Moore

I suffer from gingivitis and my molar tooth is infected, what do you suggest I do?

April 3rd, 2011
Q.
I am 65 with long standing gingivitis and now have a large molar which is loose and causing problems with infection. I have several crowns which I have had for approximately 13 years and a molar gap next to the problem tooth. I live in South Devon and do not wish to travel too far. What is your advice please?,
A.
Thanks for your question. If … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr glover

Dr Glover
Fergus and Glover
160 Union St Aberdeen AB10 1QT
Web : www.fergusandglover.co.uk Tel: 012 246 44876

View My Profile Dr Glover

Is it normal that my gums are bleeding and painful following implant failure?

April 2nd, 2011
Q.
my dental implants have failed unfortunately i had a full set placed in my upper mouth. I\’m experiencing a lot of pain now and im worried my gums are infected, they\’re bleeding and very painful is this normal if the implants fail? i\’m due to see my dentist, just wondering what you thought?,
A.
Generally you shouldn\’t norma… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr glover

Dr Glover
Fergus and Glover
160 Union St Aberdeen AB10 1QT
Web : www.fergusandglover.co.uk Tel: 012 246 44876

View My Profile Dr Glover

Dental Implant Guide

Types of Implants

Implant Treatments

Implant Techniques

Costs & Finance

Misc.

Ask a Question