{"id":206,"date":"2023-06-13T18:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T18:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=206"},"modified":"2023-08-10T18:09:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T18:09:23","slug":"what-happens-after-dental-implant-surgery-3-pressing-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/13\/what-happens-after-dental-implant-surgery-3-pressing-questions-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens After Dental Implant Surgery? 3 Pressing Questions Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dental implants<\/a> are a popular solution for those with missing teeth because they provide benefits above and beyond other treatment options. Not only do implants mimic your natural teeth in look and feel, but because they are inserted into your jawbone, they also provide the stability and structure your mouth needs to stay healthy for decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This process does involve oral surgery, which can certainly feel intimidating if you don\u2019t know what to expect! If you have a procedure coming up and are curious about recovery, here are a few commonly asked questions that might help you set expectations. Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Will Recovery Be Painful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will apply a local anesthetic during the operation itself so that you have a stress-free experience, but many patients wonder whether the recovery itself will be painful.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though the answer varies from person to person, you can trust that your dentist ensure you have instructions to address any pain you might experience as the anesthetic starts to wear off. They may prescribe pain medication at the office, but if not, over the counter medication like Tylenol or Ibuprofen are usually sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other typical symptoms you may experience during recovery include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n