What happens after you get a dental implant?

From other's experiences with getting a dental implant I would like to know if it was painful?


Were you put under or awake for the procedure?


If you were awake would you do that again? Why or why not?


How long you took off work to heal.


Can you eat normal food after getting an implant? If you can't what can you eat and how long do you have to eat it for?


What was your dental implant experience like?


I am planning to get two done on my lower back molar area soon and would just like this information to help alleviate my fears.

What happens after you get a dental implant?
My friend is a hygienist and her mother had 3 implanted and her husband has 2 they said it didn't hurt. I'm hoping that they are not lying because I too need 1 after my braces come off next year.
Reply:IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





If the doctor who is supposed to be doing your implants for you has NOT answered your questions already, DO NOT ALLOW HIM TO DO YOUR SURGERY!!!!!!!!!!!





It is MANDATORY that you know all of the risks, pitfalls, benefits, healing time, sedation issues, home maintenance requirements, etc BEFORE you go for surgery and it is MANDATORY that the doctor be the one to sit down with you to go over all of the information. He must also collect a current medical and pharmaceutical history from you.