{"id":231,"date":"2026-09-07T20:36:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T20:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gruenefamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=231"},"modified":"2026-09-16T20:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:38:24","slug":"dental-implant-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gruenefamilydental.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/07\/dental-implant-sensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Should My Dental Implant Be Feeling Sensitive?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental implants<\/a> are remarkable prosthetic appliances that allow lost or compromised teeth to be replaced with beautiful and functional restorations that look and work just like the real thing and can last for decades with proper care. While implants boast an impressive success rate of over 95% even ten years after being placed, it is possible for them to fail under certain circumstances. Here\u2019s a quick look at why your implant may seem sensitive and how to tell if you should contact your dentist for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Sensitivity Around a Dental Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants do not have the nerves necessary to send pain signals to the brain, so it may seem strange if you feel like your device is uncomfortably sensitive. Discomfort associated with a dental implant is usually caused by an oral infection that compromises the jawbone structure or gum tissue supporting the device, and this can lead to implant failure if it goes untreated for too long. Signs of impending dental implant failure include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n