If you’re considering dental implants, you can usually find plenty of details online about how they’re placed. However, it’s harder to find sensory information. For example, what do they feel like once they’re in your mouth? Will they be comfortable? Will they feel like regular teeth? Dental implants are designed to mimic the look, feel, and function of real teeth, but the experience is unique. If you’re curious about how your mouth will feel with dental implants, continue reading. You’ll learn what to expect before, during, and after treatment.
What Dental Implants Feel Like After Surgery
After your dental implant surgery, it’s normal to experience some tenderness or mild discomfort as your mouth heals. The titanium implant post needs time to fuse into your jawbone.
This means that you may feel some sensitivity in the area, especially when biting down on harder or chewier foods. Your dentist is happy to offer guidance on pain management and recommend softer foods to keep you comfortable, so don’t hesitate to ask!
How Do Dental Implants Feel After Healing?
After osseointegration is complete and your permanent restoration (crown, bridge, or denture) is attached, your dental implant will feel stable and secure. There’s not a lot of actual sensory input around the jawbone, so you won’t actually feel the implant post unless you bite down especially hard.
Your natural teeth have complex networks of nerves running through them to detect changes in temperature, pressure, and integrity. Dental implants don’t have these nerve connections, so you’ll be hard-pressed to feel much beyond the occasional pressure in your jaw.
How Do Implants Feel Compared to Dentures?
Unlike removable dentures, implants don’t shift or click because they’re anchored directly into your jawbone. Thanks to this, you won’t need to worry about messy adhesives or slipping, like you would with traditional dentures. Implants also eliminate the irritation that often comes with dentures when they rub against your gums.
With proper care, dental implants feel so natural that most patients forget they have them at all! Regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups are all it takes to keep them feeling and functioning like real teeth!
About the Practice
At Lakeland Dental Care, we offer comprehensive consultations for all our procedures so patients can feel at ease. Dr. Bradley J. Malley and Dr. Alex S. Abernathy are experienced and friendly dental experts who know how to utilize advanced dental technology and techniques. This ensures that your treatment, whether it’s a simple filling or a complex implant, is always performed with the utmost care. Call (601) 981-8166 to schedule a dental implant consultation or visit our website to learn more.