"Dentists closely monitor gum health, bone integration, and subtle bite changes..."
Yeah, exactly. Last visit my dentist spent more time checking my bite than I spend picking a Netflix show. 😂 He caught a tiny shift in my implant that I hadn't even noticed yet—good thing too, since apparently it could've caused issues down the line. Glad someone's paying attention, cause I'm definitely not!
Haha, sounds about right. My orthodontist is always super focused on the bite alignment too—it's like their favorite thing to fuss over. But honestly, it's for good reason. I had braces years ago, and even tiny shifts in your bite can throw everything off balance long-term. Implants are no joke either...they've gotta fit just right or you'll be noticing weird little aches later on. Trust me, I'd rather they fuss now than deal with headaches down the road.
Totally agree with you there—bite alignment is one of those subtle things you don't appreciate until something feels off. My dentist spent ages tweaking my implant crown, and at first, I thought he was just being picky...but now I'm grateful he was so thorough. Better safe than sorry, right?
Interesting you mention that—I'm actually wondering about the thoroughness of my own dentist. My implant crown feels slightly off, even though he said everything was fine at my last checkup. Did your dentist use specific tools or tests to assess bite alignment? I'm considering a second opinion just to be sure...it seems like small misalignments could lead to bigger issues down the road. Has anyone else experienced something similar after their implant placement?
