Many are anxious about getting a dental implant because of the fear of how painful the procedure is.
Prior to dental implant placements, your dentist will apply a local anaesthetic, so the surgery should not involve any pain since the mouth will be numb.
During surgery, a hole will then be drilled for the implant. Drills might also sound painful, but your jawbone has no nerves to feel any pain, so the pressure should be the most discomfort you could feel.
While the procedure is minimally invasive, you may expect some level of pain once the anaesthesia wears off. Before starting the process, your dentist will give you pain medication so that when the anaesthetic wears off, you have sufficient pain relief.
After the procedure, it is common to feel discomfort or pain at the implant site for up to 10 days. It is often caused by the bruising of the gum around the implant site. The pain can be managed by taking some pain relief; however, it shouldn’t last more than two weeks. Pain that lasts more than two weeks should be a red flag, and consulting your dentist is advisable. Dental implant risks are uncommon, but they may happen just like with any other surgery.
Recovery and healing after dental implant surgery vary from person to person, and everyone has a different pain threshold. Still, getting dental implants is relatively manageable in terms of pain and discomfort during and after surgery. Short-term discomfort is a worthy investment in exchange for long-term oral health.
If you think you might need dental implants, call us or book here for a Free Implant Consultation.