{"id":2178207,"date":"2025-11-26T22:04:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T22:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2178207"},"modified":"2025-11-26T22:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T22:04:09","slug":"inside-jenny-mccarthys-infections-from-a-failed-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/inside-jenny-mccarthys-infections-from-a-failed-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Jenny McCarthy&#8217;s infections from a failed dental implant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2025%2F11%2Fwww-instagram-com-p-cky-116243119.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Even though she recently experienced some horrid health issues, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/11\/26\/entertainment\/jenny-mccarthy-reveals-health-scare-growth-in-eyes-teeth-falling-out\/\">Jenny McCarthy<\/a> is feeling grateful ahead of the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve had nine surgeries this year, on my mouth,\u201d \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d judge, 53, told\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenny-mccarthy-health-ordeal-growths-on-my-eyeballs-exclusive-11856361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">People<\/a> this week. \u201cI had one infection that turned into another and another, and then I had these growths show up on my eyeballs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She blamed these troubles on a ceramic <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/02\/20\/lifestyle\/i-got-dental-implants-now-i-have-to-leave-the-club-forever\/\">dental implant that went wrong<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Actress Jenny McCarthy discussed the health issues she dealt with after a failed dental implant. <span class=\"credit\">Jenny McCarthy\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cMy teeth were falling out,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mrs.wahlberg\/video\/7549229731518893343?_r=1&amp;_t=ZT-91g1A3MSgkX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">implants falling out<\/a>,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n<p>She eventually had the issue resolved by doctors, revealing they \u201chad to dig into my jawbone and chipped away, and found I had a deep bone infection. I\u2019ve been on antibiotics for a year and have had to eat soft foods only.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>McCarthy\u2019s dental woes persisted after shooting her annual holiday card with husband, Donnie Wahlberg.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had two more mouth surgeries even after that photo was taken,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve been pretty unlucky.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/dental-devices\/dental-implants-what-you-should-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental implants<\/a> are often used to restore someone\u2019s ability to chew food and provide support for crowns, dentures and other prosthetics.<\/p>\n<p>These implants generally consist of three parts \u2014 the implant post (the root), the abutment (the connector) and the crown (the visible tooth).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>While rare, failed dental implants can happen for several reasons, including infection or failed integration. <span class=\"credit\">Gecko Studio \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While implants have a 95% success rate, according to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.aaid-implant.org\/blog\/success-rate-dental-implants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Academy of Implant Dentistry<\/a>, there\u2019s still room for error.<\/p>\n<p>A failed dental implant will feel <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/dental-devices\/dental-implants-what-you-should-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">loose or painful<\/a>, potentially <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/myoms.org\/what-we-do\/dental-implant-surgery\/are-you-a-candidate-for-dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">making chewing difficult<\/a> or spurring gum inflammation or swelling. Here\u2019s a look at the problems that can fuel a failed one.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infection<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>Most likely the cause of McCarthy\u2019s struggles, an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29926957\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">infection from bacterial plaque<\/a> can affect the tissues around the implant.<\/p>\n<p>Also called peri-implantitis, this infection can cause inflammation of the gums and even lead to bone loss.<\/p>\n<p>Infections can be prevented by keeping the area as free of bacteria as possible. Anti-microbial mouthwashes help. Infections can be <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3612185\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">treated<\/a> with antibiotics. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Failed integration<\/h2>\n<p>Around 5% to 10% of failures occur when the implant doesn\u2019t fuse with the bone, a process called <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10581840\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">failed osseointegration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The jawbone needs to be strong enough to support the parts of the implant and can weaken due to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4934094\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">poor bone density<\/a> or excessive pressure.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoking<\/h2>\n<p>A cigarette or tobacco habit can also poorly affect oral health.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Dental implants can also fail due to poor oral hygiene, smoking or tooth grinding. <span class=\"credit\">uflypro \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Not only do they cause bad breath, but cigarettes can lead to tooth decay or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/tobacco-products\/health-effects-tobacco-use\/how-tobacco-use-affects-oral-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">periodontitis<\/a>, a serious gum infection that can trigger severe pain and tooth loss.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>Smoking can also <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11993366\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restrict blood flow<\/a>, which then cuts off the supply of oxygen and other nutrients to the bone and gum tissue, increasing the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/06\/22\/health\/6-tips-to-prevent-tooth-loss-in-aging-adults-dental-experts-reveal\/\">risk of tooth loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical conditions<\/h2>\n<p>Underlying health issues can cause your body to reject a dental implant.<\/p>\n<p>These <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.perio.org\/for-patients\/periodontal-treatments-and-procedures\/dental-implant-procedures\/peri-implant-diseases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conditions<\/a> can include uncontrolled diabetes, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases and certain kinds of cancer.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s recommended to share a full medical history with doctors before receiving implants, even dental ones.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooth grinding<\/h2>\n<p>Clinically known as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/10955-teeth-grinding-bruxism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bruxism<\/a>, unknowingly clenching or smashing teeth eventually wears them down.<\/p>\n<p>This habit can also prevent an implant from properly fusing with the bone, making it <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/cocd\/fulltext\/2018\/09002\/assessment_of_survival_rate_of_dental_implants_in.16.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unstable<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/10955-teeth-grinding-bruxism#management-and-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mouth guards<\/a> are used to protect teeth from grinding. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/02\/20\/i-was-addicted-to-botox-here-are-the-mistakes-i-made\/\">Botox injections<\/a> can also be prescribed to relax jaw muscles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may 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