{"id":399,"date":"2025-07-01T19:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T19:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/?p=399"},"modified":"2025-12-11T17:13:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T17:13:16","slug":"pain-dental-implant-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/01\/pain-dental-implant-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Be Worried About Pain During Dental Implant Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Man looking nervous as dentist tried to reassure him before treatment\" class=\"wp-image-400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image.png 642w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most dental restorations are simply placed on top of your gums or healthy teeth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgesalem.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants,<\/a> however, are surgically rooted to your jawbone \u2013 which probably sounds painful! Should you be worried?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured, your implant team in Braintree will take every precaution to make sure you\u2019re comfortable during your treatment. Keep reading to see how they can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effective Local Anesthetic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well before making the first surgical incision into your gums, your implant dentist will administer a local anesthetic to the treatment area. This anesthetic will effectively numb your mouth. Most patients only feel some light pressure as the implant posts are set in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oral Conscious Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For patients who are anxious or have a history of dental sensitivity, dental sedation is always an option! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgesalem.com\/our-services.html\">Oral conscious sedation<\/a>, for example, simply involves swallowing a prescription pill before your appointment. As you get settled in the patient\u2019s chair, the sedative will lull you into a deep state of relaxation. Your senses will be dulled, and while you\u2019ll be conscious enough to respond to instructions, you\u2019ll likely only have a hazy memory of the experience. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post-Treatment Soreness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you won\u2019t feel much during your dental implant surgery, you can expect some soreness once the anesthetic or sedative wears off. Mild aches are considered normal and can often be managed with OTC pain relievers. Severe pain, though, is cause for concern! If your discomfort is distracting or lasts for more than a few weeks, contact your dentist right away so they can address the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, your dental implant surgery shouldn\u2019t be overly painful or unpleasant. Communicate freely and honestly with your implant dentist, and they can help ensure your comfort during your visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Dr. George Salem and Associates, PC of Braintree, we\u2019re proud to have a highly experienced general dentist, board-certified orthodontist, and board-certified periodontist on staff. As our periodontist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgesalem.com\/meet-dr-lann.html\">Dr. Matthew D. Lann<\/a> is well-qualified to help you customize your dental implant treatment and make sure you\u2019re comfortable during the entire process. If you believe oral conscious sedation would improve your experience, our team will gladly discuss this option with you in more detail! To schedule your consultation today, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgesalem.com\/contact.html\">contact our office<\/a> at 781-843-0660.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most dental restorations are simply placed on top of your gums or healthy teeth. Dental implants, however, are surgically rooted to your jawbone \u2013 which probably sounds painful! Should you be worried? Rest assured, your implant team in Braintree will take every precaution to make sure you\u2019re comfortable during your treatment. 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