After the extraction site has healed, a hole is then drilled for the implant. While drilling into the jawbone may sound painful, your jawbone actually has no nerves to feel any pain. The only discomfort you will most likely feel is pressure. Sedation is commonly used during dental implant surgery to protect against pain since implant surgery is an invasive procedure, and a local anesthesia is applied to the area of the mouth that is being worked on. Dental implants, and the complexity of the procedure, could have an impact on post-treatment pain and soreness. Some people experience bruising, swelling, or even residual bleeding. Healing varies from person to person. It is quite common for patients to experience some pain and discomfort following the dental implant procedure. The discomfort you feel may only last one to two days, however some patients do experience pain at the implant site for up to 10 days. Please give Bay Dental a call or visit our website to schedule a consultation if you have questions about whether or not dental implants are right for you. We serve patients from Santa Ana CA, Westminster CA, Orange CA, Irvine CA, Garden Grove CA, Anaheim CA, Lakewood CA, Costa Mesa CA, and South Coast metro areas.