You will be given anesthesia so you will not feel anything during the procedure. After the surgery, you may notice some minor pain and tenderness.
Ibuprofen or other non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medication is usually all that is needed. There may also be a small amount of bleeding in the implant area. Some people bruising around the mouth and gums, and a little swelling in the face. This is completely normal and may last a few days. A small ice pack wrapped in a towel, used for short intervals, may offer relief. However, if the symptoms do not go away within a week, you should contact us immediately. We will check to make sure that everything is healing properly.
Consumption of soft foods is required for around two weeks after the surgery. During this time, your jaw may be too sore to handle harder foods. But once the implant area has fully healed, you will be able to return to eating as normal — perhaps better than before the procedure. When properly cared for, your implant will last for years, even decades. Remember to treat them like real teeth—brush, floss, and visit the dentist!
We understand that many oral treatments can be intimidating and scary, but we strive to ease the worries of our patients, whether they are five years old or fifty. We’ll work to make you comfortable during the treatments, explaining every step of the process to put you at ease. Our staffed is fully trained and licensed. These are the reasons why people say we are one of the best St. George dentists. Plumb Dental can perform an evaluation to see if your bone structure and overall health are fitting for dental implants.