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Millions of patients consider dental implants for tooth replacement every year in the US, but many more hesitate. After all, the thought of having a titanium rod in your mouth sounds unpleasant! But what do dental implants feel like<\/a>? Keep reading to learn what it feels like to have these modern marvels in your mouth every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Sensations You\u2019ll Feel During Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first sensory experience with dental implants will be during the procedure itself. At this visit, your dentist will first numb your mouth and make sure you\u2019re comfortable before surgery begins. You may feel some pressure against your gums as the implant site is opened to expose the jawbone underneath; however, there shouldn\u2019t be any pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Implants Feel Like During the Healing Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After your dental implant surgery, it\u2019s normal to experience mild discomfort, swelling, or tenderness in the first few days. The sensations will be similar to having a tooth extracted. Over-the-counter pain relievers and following your dentist\u2019s post-op instructions will help you recover smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the implant fuses with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration, you won\u2019t feel the implant itself. Even though the fixture is surrounded by nerves, it doesn\u2019t contain any itself, so there’s no chance of discomfort within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What a Dental Implant Feels Like Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your implant has fully integrated, your dentist will place the final restoration, which could be a crown, bridge, or denture. Once it\u2019s complete, it will be a part of your bone structure, feeling much like your natural tooth did before its replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be able to chew with it like a normal tooth, feeling the stimulation from the pressure in your gum. After a few weeks, you may even forget you have a dental implant at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants don\u2019t just look like real teeth\u2014they act like them, too. Once your healing is complete, you can eat, talk, and laugh with total comfort and confidence. If you\u2019re ready to find out whether implants are right for you, reach out to your dentist today. A lifetime of natural feeling and function could be just a phone call away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Boulder Rock Dental, Dr. Tyler Flynn<\/a> and Dr. Thinh Tran<\/a> make sure every dental implant patient has the best experience. Our team uses advanced technology and precise planning to create comfortable, secure results that restore confidence and make your new smile feel completely your own. Call (386) 276-9051 to schedule a dental implant consultation with our team or visit our website<\/a> to see a full menu of our services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Millions of patients consider dental implants for tooth replacement every year in the US, but many more hesitate. After all, the thought of having a titanium rod in your mouth sounds unpleasant! But what do dental implants feel like? Keep reading to learn what it feels like to have these modern marvels in your mouth […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Do Dental Implants Feel Like | Boulder Rock Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may have heard that dental implants replace an entire tooth, but what do they really feel like? 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