I need to postpone my dental implants. Is my ear pain due to TMJ or a problem with the implant? (Photo)

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

This is one of the funniest questions I've ever read! It's so unfortunate that patients are led to believe pain is necessary after dental implants are placed. Patients hear the word "surgery" an immediately assume the worst.I usually tell my patients that the removal of the tooth creates greater...