Did you just get a tooth implant procedure? Here's everything you need to know about dental implant pain, how to manage it, and when it signals a more serious problem.
Despite the popular opinion that dentures and other tooth replacement treatments are only for senior patients, the truth is that tooth loss can happen at any age, and may be caused by a variety of factors, including:
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Whatever your age, and cause of tooth loss, there is a wide range of tooth replacement solutions such as tooth implants, flexible partials, and traditional complete dentures, that can offer you a more functional and aesthetically-pleasing smile.
Whatever your lifestyle, needs, and budget, the team at Future Smiles has the expertise, tools, and solutions, to protect your oral health.
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While you will not feel any pain during your tooth implant procedure due to the anesthesia, as the numbness wears off, you will most likely begin to feel some discomfort. The extent of this will depend on several factors including how complex the procedure was and how many implants were put in.
How long will the pain last?
While this varies from patient to patient, you may experience some pain and discomfort for anywhere between 7-10 days after the surgery. Your dentist may prescribe you pain medication to help.
Note: You may also experience some swelling which should subside between 3-5 days after your procedure.
To help you determine whether or not your dental implant pain is normal or a sign of something more serious, here is a basic guide to follow:
Tooth Implant Pain After 3-4 Months
If you have begun experiencing dental implant pain 3-4 weeks after your procedure, then it could be a sign of:
Whatever the reason, if you are experiencing some discomfort or pain at this stage, you must visit your dentist.
Tooth Implant Pain After One Year
While tooth implants are often a very durable and high-quality solution for tooth loss, it’s important to look after them, and your oral health, to ensure they stay in good condition. If you are experiencing pain a year, or several, after your procedure, this could be due to:
Again, you must contact your dentist/denturist as soon as you begin feeling any pain or discomfort to protect your overall and oral health.
While some pain and discomfort is inevitable after your tooth implant procedure, there are some things you can do to minimize this. This includes:
Remember, you must give your body and jaw plenty of rest to allow your tooth implant to heal properly and quickly.
To find out more about the costs and benefits of our tooth implants and other denture solutions, contact our Calgary denture clinic today at (403) 475-0016 or book a consultation.
To find out more about the costs & benefits of traditional, metal-based partial dentures, contact our Calgary denture clinic today at 403-475-0016 or fill in our online contact form.