Even the most durable dental restorations experience issues from time to time. At Haley E. Schmitt Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Brentwood, TN, Dr. Haley Schmitt and our caring team are committed to restoring and maintaining your smile’s health, especially when unforeseen issues arise. Whether you’ve noticed discomfort, movement, breakage, or changes in appearance or feel, understanding the warning signs of crown or implant failure can help you act quickly and preserve your oral health.
Recognizing the Early Warning Signs
Dental crown or implant problems often begin subtly. You might notice tenderness around the gum line, unusual pressure when biting, or heightened sensitivity to hot and cold. For implants, mobility, swelling, or minor bleeding can signal infection around the implant site (a condition known as peri-implantitis). For crowns, meanwhile, cracks, looseness, or discomfort when chewing may indicate a failing bond or damage to the underlying tooth.
What Causes These Issues?
Crown failure can result from wear and tear, poor fit, decay beneath the crown, or teeth grinding. Implant complications often stem from infection, bone loss, or improper integration with the jawbone, or osseointegration. Routine dental checkups at our Brentwood office enable us to detect and address these problems early, often before you feel discomfort or see visible damage.
Remedies and What to Expect
Dr. Schmitt and our team take a meticulous, customized approach to every case. Modern digital imaging and 3-D scanning allow us to identify the precise cause of the problem and restore your smile efficiently and comfortably. Depending on the issue, treatment may simply include re-cementing or replacing a crown, cleaning and disinfecting the implant area, bone grafting, or fitting a new restoration.
Expert Restoration and Implant Care in Brentwood, TN
If you’re in Brentwood and have a dental crown or dental implant that isn’t feeling or performing as it should, don’t wait for symptoms to worsen. Contact Haley E. Schmitt Family & Cosmetic Dentistry today to schedule a consultation and let Dr. Schmitt and our expert team restore your smile’s strength, comfort, and confidence with compassionate care.