What causes sinus pressure, swelling jaw, tingling, and a headache after a crown was placed over a bone graft implant?

Its a good sign that you don't have any pain when you touch around the implant.  More often than not, ear pain is related to a TMJ issue.  A properly designed splint (commonly called a night guard) can often help in developing a proper diagnosis.  Many TMJ problems are...

Bleeding gums are usually a sign of gum disease and inflammation.  Teeth that have been treated with root canal therapy can cause pain if they become re-infected.  You should consult with your dentist about your concerns or perhaps get a second opinion.  

It's usually recommended to wait 3-5 days after dental surgery to begin smoking to prevent delayed healing and/or a dry socket in extraction sites.

Sometimes during the extraction of a root canal treated tooth a fragment of the tooth can be left in the socket.  Root canal treated teeth can be more brittle and this is commonly seen on xrays.  If the piece is in alignment with where the implant will be placed you should most...

Hi:You actually do not want to touch or dislodge the blood cloth.  It will serve to make sure everything heals without pain.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

Hi:Good question!  Normally bad taste or smell means inflammation, infection or plaque buildup.  Best,Dr. Maddahi