It’s understandable to be worried about pain when it comes to any sort of dental treatment. This is especially true when it comes to oral surgery like dental implant placement. It’s easy to imagine that it’ll be a painful process, but thankfully, your dentist works to make it as easy as possible. Here’s how they do this and tips to ensure you can manage any discomfort during your recovery.
Why Do Dental Implants Need to Be Placed in My Jawbone?
Dental implants differ from other tooth replacements because they need a post to be inserted into your jawbone first. As you heal from this procedure, the tissue will grow around it and make it a part of your oral anatomy. When this happens, it will use your jaw as a foundation to keep it stable. You won’t need to be worried about anything slipping, like how dentures can sometimes do, while also lasting for decades.
What Should I Expect During Implant Surgery?
With that being said, you may be more curious about the pain scale you should expect with implants. Thankfully, it may be easier than you think, as your dentist will prioritize your comfort. They will start the procedure by numbing your mouth with powerful local anesthesia and offer sleep dentistry.
When you don’t feel much of anything, the process itself will start. A space will be made in your gums and jawbone that will house the implant post. Once it’s placed, it will then be secured and have a cap put on top. This will keep it safe while it heals over the next several months. During the insertion, you might not feel outright discomfort, but rather some pressure.
What Can I Do to Aid My Recovery?
While the procedure itself may not outwardly hurt, it’s expected that you’ll feel a bit sore when the local anesthesia wears off. This is normal, but your provider will send you home with post-op instructions that will help you avoid complications. To give you relief from discomfort, it may have tips such as:
- Take prescribed or over-the-counter medications.
- Avoid hot, spicy, or crunchy foods as they can irritate the implant site.
- Keep up with your oral hygiene, but be sure to be gentle.
In the end, getting a full smile doesn’t have to be something you have to be stressed about. Your provider works to ensure you’re comfortable every step of the way; that way, you can feel your best throughout and show off results that last for decades to come.
About the Practice
At Salvaggio Dentistry, you benefit from the skilled leadership of a team of dentists who look after you and your oral health. We are happy to help the Brampton community get the full smiles they deserve with dental implants. By using state-of-the-art technology, we can perform the entire procedure under one roof with a team that puts your comfort first. If you have any questions about the placement surgery, schedule an appointment or call our office at (289) 569-0721.