Do Dental Implants Hurt?

No, dental implant surgery is not painful, as local anesthesia is used to numb your mouth, so you only feel pressure, not pain; after that, you will have mild soreness, swelling, and discomfort for a few days up to a week, which can be controlled with pain medication, with the symptoms alleviating considerably by day 3, 4 and mostly gone by the second week.

During the Procedure

1. Numbness: The area of the operation will be numb through the use of local anesthesia.

2. Sensation: You may experience the feeling of pressure, vibrations, or movement, but no sharp pain.

3. Anxiety Relief: If you are a nervous patient, you can be calmed with the use of sedation options, such as laughing gas or oral sedation.

After the Procedure (Recovery)

1. First Few Days (Days 1, 3): Expect the most intense soreness, swelling, bruising, and slight bleeding of the gums and face; pain medication is useful in controlling this.

2. Mid, Recovery (Days 4, 7): Noticeable improvement; swelling and pain lessen and it is often possible to go from prescription to over, the, counter pain relievers.

3. Full Recovery (Weeks 2, 4): Hardly any pain or swelling remain, you will feel almost normal, but you will still have to be careful with the chewing.

Managing Discomfort

1. Medication: Your dentist will provide or recommend painkillers (prescription or OTC).

2. Soft Foods: Stick to soft foods during the initial healing phase.

3. Oral Hygiene: Keep the area clean as instructed to prevent infection.