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The Side Effects of Dental Implants Treatment: What to Expect

If you are missing a tooth or many teeth, it’s important to consider your many different options available for restorative care. These treatments will be able to make your smile look its very best and also restore full functionality in the process. In essence, your dentist will work to combine the best of restorative and cosmetic dentistry. One such option that accomplishes this is dental implants.

We’d like to take a few moments right now to focus on the side effects that are associated with getting dental implants placed. This will give you a good idea about the treatment process and realistic expectations about your dental care needs.

About Dental Implants

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are able to support crowns, bridges, and dentures. With dental implants in place, these dental appliances are held with the strength and stability of natural tooth roots, meaning that they are unlikely to slip or fall out while you are speaking, biting, or chewing.

Are side effects common after getting dental implants?

Side effects are a common part of the healing process after undergoing surgery of any kind. Given that the dental implants are embedded into the jawbone and gum tissue, it is a given that there will be side effects as the body heals.

We should note that side effects are different from risks and complications. We will only be focusing on the side effects of surgery.

Most Common Side Effects Associated with Implant Dentistry

The most common side effects patients experience when they have dental implants placed are as follows:

  • Soreness and Discomfort – Pain will be common early on in the jawbone and gum tissue simply given the nature of the surgery
  • Bruising – Mild bruising of the gumline and gum tissue may occur as a result of the oral surgery
  • Swelling – Patients will likely notice swelling of the gums as well as their cheeks as they recover

How long will these side effects last?

For the most part, the side effects tend to be most pronounced for the first week after the oral surgery. They will have generally subsided by then. Minor discomfort may persist for a few weeks.

Addressing the Side Effects of Implant Dentistry

When it comes to addressing the side effects of implant dentistry, there are plenty of options to keep in mind.

For pain and discomfort, your dentist or oral surgeon will either prescribe pain killers or recommend over-the-counter pain relievers. Issues with swelling of the cheeks can be addressed through the use of cold compresses and ice packs. Patients will also be told to avoid certain kinds of foods and beverages, such as hot food (e.g., soup) and cold foods (e.g., ice cream), as both can trigger acute sensitivity and discomfort.

Patients are advised to follow their post-operative instructions to the letter in order to ensure that they recover quickly and efficiently. These post-operative instructions will also help patients prevent serious complications from occurring.

Learn More About Implant Dentistry

If you would like to learn more about dental implants as well as your many other options out there for advanced dental treatment, be sure to contact our Astoria cosmetic and restorative dentistry practice today. Our entire dental care team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve the best possible aesthetic and health results.

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