One of the biggest reasons most patients considering dental implant surgery believe this operation is painful is what they see on the internet. In general, these people see photos of many patients who have holes in their gums while quickly searching the internet for dental implant procedures. These photos or videos may seem scary to candidates who want to have dental implants.

So, do dental implants hurt? And, is it worth getting dental implants in Turkey?  As Yaman Dent, we want to answer these questions and prove to you with this article that the implant procedure is not as painful as it seems.

Is It Painful to Get Dental Implants?

The dental implant surgery causes trauma to the gum and jawbone. Since local anesthesia is applied, the surgery does not involve high pain level. However, the pain is felt to some extent after the numbness subsides.

Some clinics provide pain medications for mild dental implant pain and discomfort. In fact, in most cases, post-procedure pain and aches are relieved with over-the-counter pain medications. Also, as you can imagine, a single implant procedure will cause less pain than an operation in which more than one implant is integrated.

There will be a feeling of discomfort up to 10 days after the dental implant surgery, but the pain may go away before. But if extreme pain persists after ten days, you should contact a dentist immediately because more than ten days of pain may be a sign of infection risk in the implant area. When you visit the dentist for long-term pain, he/she will intervene quickly to save your implant.

So, is uncovering dental implants painful? No, if your dentist is a professional, performing this procedure will not cause you any pain or discomfort.

Dental Implant Recovery Diet

Since your gums in the implant area are stitched, you should be careful when choosing food. So you have to eat soft foods for a while. In addition, we recommend that you stay away from caffeine and tobacco products to avoid unsuccessful dental implant surgery or the risk of any complications.

You should pay attention to following your dentist’s recommendations to heal correctly, to avoid pain after dental implant and to be sure that there are no complications from the procedure.

How to Deal with Dental Anxiety?

Oral and dental health is a critical condition that we must pay attention to and requires regular dental examination. Some people are so afraid of dental procedures that it is necessary to help them manage their dental phobia.

No matter your dental anxiety level, it’s essential to let your dentist know about it. Thus, your dentist will work with you around individual anxiety triggers to support dental anxiety management. As Yaman Dent, let’s explain the question, ‘How to deal with dental anxiety?’

• Deep breathing and meditation before dental implant surgery
• Having the patient’s attention drawn away by using devices or listening to music,
• Progressive muscle resting,
• Raising the pointer finger or hand to stop during the operation for a break,
• Referral to a psychologist for dental anxiety management.

Dental Implant Surgery and Yaman Dent Clinic

The most frightening thing for dental patients is the pain they may experience during and after the dental implant surgery. However, no pain is felt in the treatment process thanks to the developing technology and effective painkillers.

Gum health must be good before the dental implant procedure. For this, the dentist will check oral and dental health. The dental implant is made perfectly if you do not need any preliminary treatment.

Have questions about dental implant recovery? Have questions about dental implant pain? Please ask Yaman Dent Clinic professional dentist! And dental implant surgery in Istanbul is performed painlessly and without discomfort in the Yaman Dent Clinic.

FAQ

How long does the pain last after dental implant surgery?

Usually, a slight pain due to trauma to the gum lasts about 3-5 days. Then this pain begins to decrease rapidly. It would help if you did not forget that minimal discomfort and pain should be felt at the end of the first week after the implant procedure.

What hurts more tooth extraction or implant?

In general, the surgical implant placement procedure is less painful than a tooth extraction. Patients experience less postsurgical pain and return to daily activities quickly. However, some personal characteristics or situations may increase the severity of pain individually.

What is the most painful part of getting a dental implant?

The pain felt in this surgery is not due to the hole made in the bone or the placement of the titanium screw. Usually, the pain felt by the patients is caused by the manipulation of the soft tissue, namely the gingiva, during the procedure.