Strange nerve damage symptoms after dental implant

[dierdre447]

Hello
I am really searching for some help to control my symptoms and any input from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

I have had four dental implants over a period of four years (one lower, three upper) and had no problems with any until recently.  I do not think it can be coincidental, and think I have suffered some sort of nerve damage.

After placement of an upper pre molar implant last October I noticed a very strange 'taste' in my mouth and strange sensation on my face and in my mouth.  It was difficult to describe, but I went back to the dental surgeon who assured me that the implant had been placed properly and there was no infection which he thought would cause a strange taste. (I have had dental infections, and this taste was nothing like it.)   He also said as there was absolutely no pain either, this indicated there was also no apparent nerve damage.

This taste and sensation  has stayed with me since October and affects everything I eat and drink. It comes and goes in intensity, but  I mainly feel the taste on the tip of my tongue and behind my front teeth.  Sometimes is is a bitter, acrid, vile taste, chemical and medicinal, almost like I imagine poison would taste.  Nothing will shift it, and it just makes me feel ill.    Other times it is soapy, and at other times (strangely) menthol, minty, like I have been eating Vicks vapour rub. (I now understand that with nerve damage, it is actually a sensation of altered taste as perceived by the brain, rather than an actual taste in the mouth.)   Now this is where it gets weird,  because in addition to the menthol taste, I also have the sensation of menthol vapours around my face and head, even my eyes sting. I also have extremely cold sensations on my skin. Mainly my face and the backs of my arms and hands, but today I had the sensation on my thighs and fronts of my shins. It is like a freezing cold ' sunburn'.  I am aware how this sounds, as I am talking about cranial nerve damage caused by a dental implant, but perhaps the vagus nerve can be affected too and I know it originates in the head and innervates the whole body.  

I also wondered about some sort of galvanic reaction between the metals of all the implants, and the two amalgam fillings I have.

I have been back to my dental surgeon who I believe I am beginning to lose credibility with - I must sound like a nutcase.  he assures me the implant is not the cause of my trouble.  But all of these symptoms are very real and are beginning to seriously affect my ability to function normally. I can't think of anything else, and the taste sensations especially are very hard to deal with.
Any imput gratefully received
Many thanks
D

[rtphopeful]

My now 15 yr old daughter got very sick after orthodontics several years ago.  The situation just continued to escalate and escalate -including shaking episodes, electric shock sensations in her face, daily headaches, increasing allergies,  etc.. until we finally removed the orthodontics.  Upon removal, most symptoms disappeared but she still suffers with one problem from it still several years later.  It has gradually worsened and is really affecting the quality of her life.  Specifically, she gets a horrible feeling in her throat (as if sand was shoved down her throat, or a thick feeling as she describes) mostly occuring after eating.  (from afternoon onwards).  Often when very bad she gags/vomits up clear fluid and then feels relieved afterwards.   It has become unbearable for her.  The GI esophagus specialist diagnosed low esophageal motility and also says that inflammation caused a hypersensitivity in the nerve cells of her gut.  She has been to countless traditional and alternative doctors etc.  If you have any information that could help us please let me know.

[blakmira]

Thank you so much for that article -- she is Dr. Mercola's own personal dentist! I've always known heavy metal-titanium was dangerous in the body but all I'm told by dentists that use it is "oh, there's no problems with it" (so they won't get sued, no doubt).

Instead she recommends zirconia ceramic implants -- not quite as natural as a seashell [I could only wish] but TONS better than heavy metal in your face releasing ions 24/7. Dentists also tell me "Oh, zirconia fails" -- gee, I wonder if they didn't hear that from the competition -- those who make their money selling the titanium implants! Whatever they can make the most profit on is what they push, not the more efficient and least harmful.

Also, you've got to remember they've been using zirconia ceramic implants in Europe for YEARS. If it was such a "failure" then wonder why they don't switch to something that works? LOL

[mike_tyson567]

I have an appointment with an oral pathologist to get to the bottom of this, as I just cannot stand it any more. My dentist is now accepting that I may have damage to the one of the cranial nerves.

[Ilenepie]

Praise God! Suppose you had listened to your doctors that all would be fine and you kept it. You would have long suffering. Doctors refuse to acknowledge issues with these implants.

I wish you the best and pray for your full recovery.

A message of hope to all of us with implants that we, too, may recover when we have them out.

[Ilenepie]

You really need to get the implant out. There's a study in a scientific journal that shows that most people who have problems with metal in their mouth, including the implant, improve when removed.

You're not nuts. I was in great health before my one titanium implant was put in 3 months ago. Now I have multiple health issues. Of course, the oral surgeon says not related. Like everyone else posting about titanium implants, doctors are saying  coincidental. BS! I'm getting mine out ASAP. Suggest all consider doing the same if having issues.

Do a search on Google Scholar. You'll see a wealth of scary issues on these titanium dental implants.

[cc97]

I just had my dental implant removed today!  From the moment the implant had been placed I was in excruciating pain.  It was out of this world.  I took toradol and it didn't even put a a dent in the pain.  Dentist assured me the pain and pressure would pass.  3 mths later as we approached the end of the process, i.e. crown fitting and placement.  The healing abutment fell out of my mouth.  I saw the dentist the following day who placed it back in...again extreme pressure and pain.  Again the abutment fell out and I actually had to tighten it back in so that the gum didn't grow back over.  I went to the periodontist and explained the headache, pressure, pain, constant feeling of being kicked in the face.  Followed with major anxiety in which I had never had before.  They reviewed my whole procedure, all the photos looked great, X-rays great but it was making me feel horrible.  I finally hit my pain quota and could not take it anymore and demanded the implant be removed.  Tonight I have a lot of pain of course from extracting the implant but the headache and pressure and constant nagging in my face is gone!  I think my body rejected the pressure of the implant being placed....and I think the nerve beneath did not appreciate it either.  I am so happy to have it removed even thought I have this pain and discomfort.  I was taking 1000 mills per day of Naproxen not to mention t3s and could still feel my jaw throb and have pressure and presence of something foreign.  The instant he realized the screw the pressure and presence were gone!!!