Short answer is NO. Getting dental implants is a minor surgery (done by your dentist) that is usually done under local freezing. When your gums get numb, you will not feel any discomfort or pain. Our bone does not have any nerve endings so getting a dental implant is less painful than getting a tooth extracted. In cases of anxiety, the surgeon may prescribe some medication that will help you relax. In some cases when the full mouth reconstruction is performed, a general chairside anesthesia might be administered by a licensed anesthesiologist. Once the surgery is complete and implants are integrated, we will fabricate the final denture for you! READ MORE.