Our patients are often surprised by how quick and uneventful the procedure actually is. Your pain will very likely be minimal; most patients report pain at a level of 2 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Pain tolerance varies by patient but our care team is here to assist and provide comfort with pain medication if needed. We’ll make sure you’re comfortable from start to finish.

Most people find dental implant surgery very easy to tolerate with minimal soreness for a few days afterwards. Any post-operative discomfort can usually be managed with over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or OTC pain-relievers. If you have had a tooth extracted before, implant placement is usually easier and less painful than the extraction.

A full-arch procedure is a major surgery that should not be taken lightly. With that said, we’ve found that many patients are genuinely surprised by how little pain they experience during and after the procedure, and by how fast they recover.

Using sedation and local anesthesia, our providers ensure that patients are comfortable and pain-free throughout the actual procedure. Though each patient has their own level of discomfort during the recovery process, most patients (depending on their responsibilities) return to work in less than a week from the day of the procedure.

Patients will be advised on what to expect throughout their recovery, and medication and aftercare instructions are provided.

our post-op diet will be determined based on the extent of the surgery and recovery protocol. Your care team will provide instructions before you go home so you can feel better and recover faster!

For the first 24-48 hours post-op, you’ll consume only cool liquids. After that, food can be warm but not boiling hot for 2 weeks, or 4 weeks if you have had sinus surgery. As your jaw heals for the next 6 months or so, you’ll be wearing your temporary bridge of teeth. During this time, you’ll be on a “fork-tender” graduated diet, which can include ground and canned soft meats, pasta, and cooked vegetables. Read more: What foods can you eat after dental implant surgery?

After any dental implant surgery, a minimum of 90-days healing time and a “soft diet” is required. We recommend any foods that are soft enough to cut with the side of a fork.

A soft diet allows for successful osseointegration, which means allowing your new implants to fuse with your bone. After a 90-day follow up, most patients are free to eat whatever they like, just as they would with their natural teeth!

Once your jaw has fully healed and your permanent bridge of teeth is placed, you’ll be able to eat most foods! Steak, corn on the cob, apples, and peanuts will be enjoyable again. You’ll dine with family and friends while eating and smiling confidently.

Your new smile will be cared for in a similar fashion as your natural one: practice proper oral hygiene and brush your teeth, gums, cheeks, palate, and tongue just like normal.

The only significant difference is that you will now be using a water flosser to irrigate the space between your bridges and your gums, where food debris can sometimes get trapped. Keeping your implants clean will ensure their success and longevity.