{"id":496,"date":"2019-01-08T20:10:46","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T20:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=496"},"modified":"2019-01-08T20:10:46","modified_gmt":"2019-01-08T20:10:46","slug":"does-getting-a-dental-implant-hurt-heres-the-truth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/does-getting-a-dental-implant-hurt-heres-the-truth\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Getting a Dental Implant Hurt? Here\u2019s the Truth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/implant-image-smaller.jpeg\" alt=\"side view of dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-497\" width=\"277\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/implant-image-smaller.jpeg 577w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/implant-image-smaller-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplant<\/a> restoration gives back to the patient the things that time,\nlifestyle factors, or medical conditions have taken away. Modern Implant\nmaterials and techniques are considered state-of-the-art in the dentistry\nprofession. Despite these facts, many who could benefit from dental implants hesitate\nbecause of worries about pain or discomfort. But are their concerns overblown?\nLet\u2019s see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Dental Implant Process Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in getting a\ndental implant is to see your dentist. He or she will examine your teeth and\ngums and discuss your restoration goals with you at that time. Should the two\nof you agree that implant therapy is the way to go, then this is what you can\nexpect next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You will be\nscheduled for dental surgery, during which an implant dentist will place the\nrestoration itself. You will receive anesthetic throughout the procedure to ensure\nyour comfort.<\/li><li>Full recovery\ntime from this the initial step usually take 3 to 4 months. Over this period,\nyou may experience some degree of swelling and discomfort. Usually, the\nsymptoms can easily be managed by applying ice, rinsing with warm salt water,\nor taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. Prescription painkillers are\nrarely needed.<\/li><li>The next step is\nto receive an addition to the initial implant called an abutment, which will serve\nas the foundation for an artfully crafted ceramic tooth. In some cases, your\ndentist may recommend a set of implant-supported dentures, which can restore an\nentire row of teeth all at once.<\/li><li>Once the final\nrestoration is in place, you will be able to eat all your favorite foods, enjoy\nan active social life, participate in vigorous physical activities, and do all\nthe things you used to do before tooth loss.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cAbout the Same as Having a Tooth Pulled\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s what most implant\nrecipients say when asked about the level of discomfort involved with receiving\ndental implants. This is important food for thought, given that an extraction\nis never the ideal form of treatment. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Like a Row of Dominoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever watched a row of dominoes fall one after the other, then you already have a good idea of what can result from even a single missing tooth. The remaining teeth are subjected to continuous and unnatural lateral stresses. In time, this can lead to more lost teeth and prolonged suffering on the patient\u2019s part. Dental implants were created to address this problem.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Properly placed implants\noffer advantages that options such as crowns, bridges, and dentures cannot\nmatch. That\u2019s why they are the treatment of choice for dental patients who\nunderstand the advantages implant therapy offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fully informed patient is a\ncritical part of a positive treatment experience. You should never hesitate to\ntalk to your dentist about any concerns you may be having. He or she will be\nglad to further explain the benefits of implants and answer any questions you\nmay have. Why not make your initial appointment today? You have nothing to lose\nand a whole new life to gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Colin Holman earned his\nDDS degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry before opening\nhis private practice here in Oklahoma City. Dr. Holman is a proud member of the\nAmerican Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Association. You can reach\nhis office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a>\nor by calling (405) 735-6600.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dental implant restoration gives back to the patient the things that time, lifestyle factors, or medical conditions have taken away. Modern Implant materials and techniques are considered state-of-the-art in the dentistry profession. Despite these facts, many who could benefit from dental implants hesitate because of worries about pain or discomfort. 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