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As with many dental implant procedures, some patients are often concerned about the oral surgery and the pain management expectations, afterwards. These are completely reasonable concerns, because the truth is, patients will often experience some degree of pain or discomfort after a procedure. However, none of the pain is debilitating, and there are many steps you can take that will increase your comfort level while healing.
Recovery After Dental Implants
The degree of associated pain or discomfort during recovery after dental implants is mainly determined by a few primary factors, including the number of implants needed, and the overall extent of the surgery. Still, each individual reacts differently to the same procedure, so there’s no guaranteed way to determine exactly how you may feel.
During the dental implant procedure, you’ll have the benefit of anesthesia, which generally lasts between 2 to 4 hours beyond the surgery. Once that wears off, you’ll most likely experience soreness or tenderness at the implant site lasting as long as 10 days to 2 weeks. This is completely normal, and is almost guaranteed to happen to some extent.
Fortunately, there are several ways to go about dental surgery pain relief, and some of them don’t even require certain prescriptions for medications. During your dental implant surgery recovery, you tend to get a better sense of the pain severity after a couple days following the procedure. Your care giver at Dr. Mario Garita Dental Experience MP will prescribe appropriate pain medications for you before you leave his office.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol or generic) increases your body’s pain tolerance, but it doesn’t do much for the inflammation. Side effects are rare, though liver damage can happen if the dose is too high or if taken with alcohol.
If you are particularly sensitive to pain or think the medication prescribed isn’t right for you, give us a call to discuss your concerns before your appointment.
At the Dental Experience, your comfort is our top priority. Don’t hesitate to schedule your next dental implant procedure, to get the smile you desire.