According to the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), nearly three out of four American adults are afraid to go to the dentist, with about a quarter of them rating that fear as severe. In many cases, this is due to anxiety that their experience may be painful. Naturally, people who might have otherwise rushed to replace missing teeth with dental implants may be a bit hesitant to commit to this treatment if they’re frightened that the procedure and recovery might hurt. The great news is that most patients find the discomfort following dental implant surgery a lot milder than they expected. Here’s why when it comes to this treatment, there’s no reason to hesitate!
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