Warning Signs of Peri-Implantitis

One of the reasons why dental implants are the top tooth replacement option available today is their high success rate. However, infection around your dental implants can cause them to fail. Your dentist, Dr. Nainesh Desai of Central New Jersey Prosthodontics, is committed to providing the best care for your teeth and dental implants in East Brunswick, NJ.

What Is Peri-Implantitis?

Peri-implantitis affects your gums and jaw bone surrounding your dental implant. It's an inflammatory condition that leads to degeneration of your jaw bone around your dental implant and, eventually, dental implant loss. Peri-implantitis doesn't have to lead to bone and dental implant loss. Early-stage peri-implantitis symptoms are usually mild, and it's easily treatable at this point. Complications generally arise when you leave your peri-implantitis untreated for long.

Warning Signs of Peri-Implantitis

Peri-implantitis early symptoms are a lot similar to gum disease signs. Some signs of peri-implantitis include:

  • Gum inflammation and redness
  • Gum bleeding
  • Increased gum sensitivity
  • Deeper gum pockets
  • Dental implant exposure
  • Jaw soreness
  • Pain
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Bad taste in your mouth

Preventing Peri-Implantitis

Identifying and tackling the possible causes of peri-implantitis is essential to preventing infections and preserving your dental implants in East Brunswick, NJ. Here are a few things that you can do to keep your dental implants healthy:

  • Quit Smoking - Smoking makes your gums more vulnerable to gum infections and peri-implantitis. Giving up smoking helps ensure that your dental implants and gums stay healthy.
  • Proper Dental Care - Your gums, teeth, and dental implants need proper dental care to prevent infections. Regular dental visits and observing proper dental care rules are the way to go.
  • Parafunctional Habits - Habits such as teeth grinding and improper jaw alignment may make you susceptible to peri-implantitis. Your dentist can help you manage such habits to protect your dental implants.

If you've got signs of peri-implantitis, seeing your dentist immediately is your best bet. Your dentist will assess the degrees of your infection to determine your treatment course which may involve antibiotics or surgery.

Call (732) 254-2550 to schedule your dental consultation with your dentist, Dr. Desai of Central New Jersey Prosthodontics, if you're having trouble with your dental implants in East Brunswick, NJ.

Central NJ Prosthodontics

East Brunswick 732 254 2550 & East Windsor 609 443 4400

Our Locations

East Brunswick NJ & East Windsor NJ

Hours of Operation

By appointment only

East Brunswick

Monday:

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

8:00 am-7:00 pm

Thursday:

Closed

Friday:

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

East Windsor

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed