I have been waiting 2 months for my a couple of my dental implants to stop hurting. The doctor keeps telling me to give it more time. Last Friday I noticed that there was wetness around 1 of the 5 implants, and it looked too thick to be saliva. Yesterday morning, I dried the area in my mouth all around the implant and within seconds the liquid came back. It’s pus that is oozing from the implant. I am furious because I have gone back to the dentist about this problem and he keeps assuring me that I don’t need to worry. I can’t believe that it’s taking this long for 2 implants to heal when the other 3 seem to be just fine. Why are 2 implants hurting and 3 are okay? Isn’t this something that I should be concerned about? Troy
Troy – Absolutely. It is concerning that two implants are still painful while the others seem to be healing well. If pus is oozing from your implant site and it’s been two months since you’ve received it, you need to seek a second opinion right away.
Pus around your dental implants is a sign of an infection. If it’s left untreated, the following issues will result:
- Prevent proper healing of the jawbone bone
- Prevent healing of soft tissue around the implant
- Spread to other areas of the mouth
What to Do If There Is Pus Around Your Dental Implant
Only see a skilled implant dentist for your second opinion and examination. The implant dentist will let you know what needs to be done to treat the infection. The following steps might need to be taken:
- Remove the dental implant
- Determine if bone grafting is needed at the extraction site
- Wait for the area to heal before replacing the implant
You can schedule appointments with at least two board-certified prosthodontists to get reliable second opinions. Prepare your questions, take notes, and compare your options.
This post is sponsored by Naperville board-certified prosthodontist Dr. Anthony LaVacca.
