"Dentist gave me a night guard (super attractive, I know...) and things calmed down pretty quickly after that."
Haha, yeah, those night guards aren't exactly runway material, are they? But seriously, grinding or clenching can really sneak up on you—I see it a lot. If you're noticing movement or discomfort around your implant, it's definitely worth having your dentist check it out sooner rather than later. Implants are sturdy, but inflammation or pressure from grinding can cause issues over time... better safe than sorry, right?
Haha, I feel you on the night guard thing—mine makes me look like I'm gearing up for a boxing match every night. But honestly, it's been a lifesaver for my implants. I had some weird soreness and sensitivity around one of mine a while back, and my dentist said it was probably from clenching at night. Didn't even realize I was doing it until she pointed out the wear patterns on my teeth.
Ever since I started using the guard regularly, things have settled down. Still, every now and then I'll wake up with a bit of tightness or mild discomfort around the implant area. Usually goes away pretty fast, but it always makes me wonder if that's normal or if I'm just extra sensitive to pressure. Has your dentist mentioned anything about how often implants should be checked if you're prone to grinding? Mine just says "regularly," which isn't exactly specific...
