{"id":141,"date":"2026-05-08T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.revivaldentistrypalos.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:45:31","slug":"why-does-dental-implant-feel-sensitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revivaldentistrypalos.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/08\/why-does-dental-implant-feel-sensitive\/","title":{"rendered":"Ouch! Why Does My Dental Implant Feel Sensitive?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sensitivity in natural teeth is a common issue. It can arise due to a number of causes, and your dentist can offer solutions to make you more comfortable. But what if you experience sensitivity in one of your prosthetic teeth? That can be alarming! This blog post explains why sensitivity can occur near dental implants<\/a> and what you should do to navigate the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Causing the Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that dental implants do not have any nerves, so it is technically impossible for them to experience sensitivity; they have no way of communicating with your brain. Therefore, it is likely that the area around <\/em>your implant is responsible for the discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, sensitivity near an implant is a relatively minor issue. For example, you might have a small spot of decay in an adjacent tooth, a minor gum injury, or sinus inflammation that is irritating the roots of your upper teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other cases, sensitivity points to a more serious problem, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n