Will Dental Implants Hurt?

Sitting across from me, I see that familiar look—a mix of curiosity and worry—as you ask, “Will dental implants hurt?” It’s such an honest question, and it reminds me of so many patients, like Kalavati, who came in with that same uncertainty. Let me share her story with you.

Kalavati had spent years hiding her smile because of a missing tooth. She’s a warm person, full of life, but that missing tooth had taken a toll on her confidence. She told me how it made her shy away from family photos and even from laughing freely. She wanted her smile back but was worried about the pain of getting an implant.

I remember explaining to her, just as I am to you now, that during the procedure itself, she wouldn’t feel any pain. We make sure of that with local anesthesia, so while we’re working, she would be completely numb. She was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the experience actually was.

Now, after the implant was placed, Kalavati did feel a bit sore—like you would after a routine extraction. But she managed with some mild painkillers, and within a couple of days, she was back to her usual routine. I’ll never forget her next visit when she came in smiling. She looked different, but it wasn’t just the implant. It was her confidence that had been restored. “I feel like myself again, doc,” she told me, and it was that genuine happiness that stayed with me.

So, if you’re holding back because of fear, remember that we’re here to make this process as easy and comfortable as possible. And if Kalavati could find her confidence again without the fear of pain holding her back, I’m confident you can too. I’ll be with you every step of the way, making sure this journey is about restoring not just your smile, but a part of yourself.