Will Dental Implants Hurt? A Look In Three Stages

Before undergoing any kind of surgical procedure, it's wise to have an idea of what's coming. One of the things you might be curious about with dental implants is whether or not you'll have to put up with pain due to the procedure or the implants themselves. Here's what you need to know about the potential risk of pain during all three stages of getting dental implants.

During Procedure

The procedure is when you'll have the implants surgically inserted. This is probably where people are the most scared, as it's surgery, after all. But, try not to worry. Your dentist will ensure that you don't feel any pain.

Dental implants are typically inserted while someone is under general anesthesia. This will make sure that you don't feel anything while the procedure is going on. But, your dentist will also most likely go beyond that, injecting Novocaine as well. This is important in the steps coming up.

Immediately After

When you wake up from the procedure, chances are the first things you'll feel is a sense of sleepiness or grogginess. It's not going to be pain. The Novocaine from before will make sure of that.

The Novocaine you'll be injected with will prevent any pain from happening for a few hours after the completion of the procedure. This will get you through long enough for you to start taking the oral pain relievers that your dentist will prescribe to you. If you follow the directions on them explicitly and take them when you're supposed to, you shouldn't have to deal with any pain.

Long-Term

The final stage to discuss is the long-term. Once your dental implants have finished fully integrating into your mouth and your gums have healed, there still won't be pain. This is because dental implants lack the nerves necessary to detect pain, so there should be no pain whatsoever. The most you'll feel is a sense of pressure in the gums when you bite down on the implant, just like you'd feel when you bite down on a standard tooth.

Dental implants are designed to be a painless and non-traumatic experience. While it is a major procedure to undergo, your dentist is not only trained but has likely performed this procedure many times over prior to meeting you. If you have more concerns or questions, don't hesitate to ask your dentist directly. That's what they're there for, after all.