Are Dental Implants Painful?

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ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS PAINFUL?
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Getting dental implants is a life-changing
experience. People who have lived with missing
teeth for years can suddenly smile again.
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Hearing that you are a candidate for implants
can also help you feel better about an
extraction. The benefits of dental implants are
clear.
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Implants are better than dentures for preventing
the loss of bone in your jaw. While implants
are amazing, they do require a surgical
procedure.
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This is where many people start to get worried.
Dental anxiety is often centered upon pain.
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You can rest assured that getting implants
shouldnt hurt anymore than other procedures.
In fact, many patients say that any pain that
they felt is comparable to other types of dental
treatment.
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Do Preliminary Procedures Hurt?
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Many people need to get implants in stages.
Tooth extractions, bone grafts and sinus lifts
are the most common procedures to need before you
get implants.
Sinus Lift
Sinus Lift with Bone Graft
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These are also surgical procedures that come with
the potential for pain. Youll receive similar
types of pain relief treatment for any oral
surgery that you experience.
Sinus Lift
Sinus Lift with Bone Graft
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How Do Dentists Ease Pain During the Surgery?
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There are two main ways that dentists relieve
pain. Local anesthesia typically involves your
dentist injecting medication into your gums or
cheek that eases discomfort.
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Most people only feel a mild pinch during this
part of the procedure. A topical anesthetic is
often rubbed on the injection site beforehand to
make it even more comfortable.
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If youve ever had a filling or any other major
dental work, then you have likely already
experienced this form of anesthetic.
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How Do Dentists Ease Pain During the Surgery?
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Sedation is another option that your dentist can
use to relieve pain and anxiety. This type of
anesthesia takes several different forms.
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Nitrous oxide has sedating effects that wear off
quickly. Oral sedation involves taking a
prescribed medication that helps you relax.
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Depending upon the level of sedation that you
receive, you should remember very little or
nothing at all about the procedure. With both
local anesthesia and sedation, you might feel
some pressure but not serious pain.
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What Causes Pain After the Procedure?
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Most of the pain associated with dental implants
comes after the procedure is over. Even then,
the pain should be mild enough to respond to
normal relief methods.
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Some people feel soreness and swelling along
their gums. You might also feel some slight
discomfort when you eat or put pressure on the
implant site.
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This is normal and usually eases up within the
first few days to a week.
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How Do You Treat Pain at Home?
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The pain after your surgery should be mild enough
to respond to over-the-counter pain medications.
Your dentist might also recommend rinsing with
warm salt water after a certain period of time.
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Sticking to a liquid or soft diet for the first
several days is another step that prevents a
secondary injury from causing you pain.
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What Counts as Abnormal Pain?
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Any discomfort that you feel should start to
improve a few days after the procedure. By the
2 week mark, most people no longer have any pain.
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As a general rule, youll want to report any pain
that increases beyond the third or fourth day.
This is especially important if it is
accompanied by other symptoms such as increased
redness or swelling.
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Severe pain after a dental implant could be a
sign of an infection or poor healing.
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With modern dentistry techniques, there is no
reason for anyone to fear getting dental
implants. In fact, this procedure is often a
huge relief to people who have dealt with tooth
pain for years.
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During your implant consultation, well go over
your pain relief options so that you are
informed and ready for your new teeth.
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Noble Dental Care is a family oriented dental
care clinic with dentists that care about you and
your health.
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Give us the opportunity to give you the smile of
your dreams. Call us for an appointment at
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