Most dental restorations are simply placed on top of your gums or healthy teeth. Dental implants, however, are surgically rooted to your jawbone – which probably sounds painful! Should you be worried?
Rest assured, your implant team in Braintree will take every precaution to make sure you’re comfortable during your treatment. Keep reading to see how they can help!
Effective Local Anesthetic
Well before making the first surgical incision into your gums, your implant dentist will administer a local anesthetic to the treatment area. This anesthetic will effectively numb your mouth. Most patients only feel some light pressure as the implant posts are set in place.
Oral Conscious Sedation
For patients who are anxious or have a history of dental sensitivity, dental sedation is always an option! Oral conscious sedation, for example, simply involves swallowing a prescription pill before your appointment. As you get settled in the patient’s chair, the sedative will lull you into a deep state of relaxation. Your senses will be dulled, and while you’ll be conscious enough to respond to instructions, you’ll likely only have a hazy memory of the experience.
Post-Treatment Soreness
While you won’t feel much during your dental implant surgery, you can expect some soreness once the anesthetic or sedative wears off. Mild aches are considered normal and can often be managed with OTC pain relievers. Severe pain, though, is cause for concern! If your discomfort is distracting or lasts for more than a few weeks, contact your dentist right away so they can address the issue.
Overall, your dental implant surgery shouldn’t be overly painful or unpleasant. Communicate freely and honestly with your implant dentist, and they can help ensure your comfort during your visit!
About the Practice
At Dr. George Salem and Associates, PC of Braintree, we’re proud to have a highly experienced general dentist, board-certified orthodontist, and board-certified periodontist on staff. As our periodontist, Dr. Matthew D. Lann is well-qualified to help you customize your dental implant treatment and make sure you’re comfortable during the entire process. If you believe oral conscious sedation would improve your experience, our team will gladly discuss this option with you in more detail! To schedule your consultation today, contact our office at 781-843-0660.