Are ClearChoice Dental Implants painful?

With proper anesthesia, the implants should not be painful when they are placed.  Whether they are painful or not will depend on your dentist and the care that is taken on you when you're in the chair.  Be sure to thoroughly vet the doctor that you choose.  In other words, look for REAL patient testimonials and actual before and after photos of patients that the dentist has treated.  Clear Choice Dental Implant experiences vary so widely between regions and dentists, that it is important to research your dentist.  Please don't think that just because they are a Clear Choice Dental Implant provider, that they are the right fit for you.  I encourage you to get a couple opinions from Clear Choice associated providers and non-Clear Choice associated providers.   Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

The placement of dental implants are virtually painless.  Local Anesthesia is always used.  In my practice General Anesthesia or IV Sedation is often utilized so that the patient is asleep for the procedure as well.  This ensures a pleasant experience.  Postoperative discomfort is usually minimal with the use of pain medication as well.  Be sure to find a qualified surgeon with vast experience in the placement of dental implants.  The most experienced and well trained doctors for dental implants will be Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.