Are implants okay for people with a severe fear of the dentist?
The first thing you should know is there is a lot that can be done to help you through any dental fears. There are medications that can help, therapy may be an option, and even essential oils work with some people. However, if you have a severe fear, you want to make sure you are going to be able to get yourself to the dentist for all of the required appointments. Getting implants generally takes at least a few visits to the dentist and some visits will include some fairly invasive procedures.
How much is involved with the healing process?
You can expect a fair amount of pain after some of the procedures since incisions will be made into your gum and a post will actually be fused directly to your jaw bone. Anytime a procedure involves the bone, you should expect a certain amount of pain. However, you will be sent home with medication to help you get through the roughest part of the healing process, so you should expect to be relatively comfortable through it as long as you take your medication on time. Just remember not to do anything you shouldn't, which could aggravate the area more than normal.
What can you expect after the implant has healed?
Once you have gone through all of the sessions to have an implant put in and you are completely healed, you should expect a tooth replacement that looks, feels, and acts just like the rest of your teeth. You do need to make sure you treat that tooth with the same care as your other teeth so you don't run into problems down the road.