{"id":274,"date":"2021-04-10T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-10T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/?p=274"},"modified":"2021-04-28T11:26:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T11:26:35","slug":"lasting-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/2021\/04\/10\/lasting-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Does It Hurt to Have Dental Implants Surgically Placed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s time to do something about your missing teeth, and you\u2019re seriously considering dental implants to replace them. There\u2019s one minor barrier: the surgery. Although dental implantation only requires a minor procedure, you\u2019re concerned about being in pain. The good news is you have nothing to worry about. Continue reading to get an overview of how the dental implant<\/a> process works so you can feel comfortable about having your smile and functionality restored!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why You Should be Worry Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before any work commences, the dentist\u2019s #1 priority is to make sure your mouth is numb. This is accomplished by either using general or local anesthesia. As an added precaution, the dentist won\u2019t take another step until it\u2019s evident that the numbing medication is fully active. Therefore, you can have a completely painless experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Dental Implantation Process Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your mouth is numb, a space is created in your gums and jawbone for the cylinder-shaped titanium post (implant) to be placed. After the post is inserted and sufficiently secured, a protective cap is added to keep the treatment area safe while it heals over the next few months. In some cases, the dentist will stitch the gums to further encourage healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with Post-Surgery Discomfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the surgery is done and the numbness has subsided, should you expect to be in excruciating pain? The answer is, \u201cNo.\u201d Rarely do patients experience acute discomfort. In most cases, the pain is less than that of having a tooth extracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if there is any acute pain, it could be a sign of an improperly fitted implant or infection. This seldom happens, though, as the dental implant procedure has a 95% success rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So you can be prepared, here are a few things you can expect to happen after your dental implant surgery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n