Is Getting a Mini Dental Implant Painful?
In this video, Dr. Aaron Bratton explains why dental implant placement is often easier and less painful than a tooth extraction, with most patients recovering quickly. Schedule a free consultation at Atkins Dental Clinic today to learn more about your options for comfortable, high-quality implant treatment.
If you need a dental implant, you have already undergone a tooth extraction. I can assure you that placing an implant is typically much easier than removing a natural tooth.
The reason is simple: when we place an implant, we immediately fill the space with a stable fixture, reducing the amount of healing required. With less healing, there is less inflammation, which means less discomfort. While there are always individual variations, my experience over 11 years and hundreds of implant cases has shown that the vast majority of patients find implant placement easier and less painful than tooth extraction.
On average, most patients feel back to normal within 72 hours. Some recover even faster. One patient, at their 24-hour post-op visit, told me they hadn’t eaten peanuts in seven years. After the procedure, they were able to enjoy them again immediately, with no issues.
While every case is unique, the general consensus among my patients is that implant placement is a smoother and faster-healing process compared to tooth extraction.
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