The quick response is no. During the process, your dentist will make sure you are at ease and comfortable. Dental implants are made to be positioned in the jawbone, where they will eventually meld with your body. However, your dentist first needs to remove a few of your natural teeth in order to make room for the implant. This procedure, while sometimes uncomfortable, is essential to ensuring the stability and longevity of your new implant. Your dentist will select a suitable location for your implant and make it ready for implantation after the tooth has been removed. In order to place an implant, a hole must be drilled into your jawbone and an anchor must be inserted inside. On top of this anchor is then placed a post or screw, which will support your new tooth as it heals over time.