Your body doesn't reject titanium—it rejects the bacteria on it. Watch out for these 5 critical warning signs.
When a dental implant begins failing, patients often describe it as their body rejecting the implant. In reality, your body isn't allergic to titanium; your immune system is reacting to bacteria.
PERSISTENT BLEEDING AND LOCALIZED SOFT TISSUE SWELLING
The first two signs are persistent bleeding or oozing from the gum collar, followed by localized swelling and redness where the tissue looks angry, dark red, and feels spongy compared to your other teeth.
TRACK DEEP DULL THROBBING ACHES
A deep ache inside the jawbone means the surrounding bone is facing intense inflammatory pressure.
EXPOSE THE SHIFTING THREAD LINES
Seeing the dark metal threads of the post appear means the gum line has dropped due to bone loss.
THE FINAL WARNING: EXPOSED METAL THREADS
The fifth sign is visible metal threads showing through the gum line as the tissue recedes. If you experience one or more of these signs, your investment is in jeopardy and requires immediate laser sterilization.
