Implant Pain: Does It Really Hurt That Much? From Anesthesia to Recovery

Implant pain,

Does it really hurt that much?

From anesthesia to recovery

Hello.

I’m Kim Moo-jin, chief director of D-Day Dental Clinic.

"Do implants really hurt that much?

I heard I won’t even be able to sleep..."

This is the concern I hear most often in the consultation room.

Just hearing that bone is shaved and an artificial root is placed is enough to be scary.

And when you read reviews saying people groaned through several nights, it makes you hesitate even more.

If you read this post, you’ll be able to get a clear sense of how much implant pain is normal and from what point it becomes a warning sign.

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Pain and anesthesia by procedure stage / Normal recovery range and warning signs

― 1. Pain and anesthesia by procedure stage

Because implant treatment is performed under local anesthesia, there is almost no pain during the procedure.

To reduce the stinging sensation from the anesthesia itself, a topical anesthetic is applied first, then the anesthetic solution is injected slowly. This means you will hardly feel any irritation, as if air were being slowly blown into a balloon.

In general, implant treatment for one or two implants is completed in about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

After the procedure, it usually takes 2 to 4 hours for the anesthesia to wear off, and only then does a slight heavy ache begin.

If you take the prescribed pain relievers (NSAIDs) and antibiotics on schedule, it should not interfere much with your daily activities.

― 2. Normal recovery range and warning signs

Pain during recovery is usually strongest on the day of the procedure and until the next day, and then quickly subsides after 3 to 4 days.

Gum swelling follows a similar pattern.

However, if the pain keeps getting worse even after a week, or if the gums swell and feel warm at the same time, it may be a sign that you have gone beyond the normal range.

Also, if bleeding does not stop at the treatment site, or if throbbing pain continues every time you open your mouth, a prompt checkup is needed.

To help reduce pain, applying a cold compress over the treatment area during the first few hours on the day of the procedure is helpful.

Smoking and drinking delay recovery, so it is best to avoid them for at least 1 to 2 weeks.

Half of why implants are scary is the pain, and the other half is the anxiety that comes from not knowing.

If you know in advance what the process looks like, your fear will feel much lighter.

A treatment that is not painful, and that you can understand.

Thank you for reading this long post.

Sincerely, Kim Moo-jin, Chief Director of D-Day Dental Clinic.