This Thanksgiving, there’s plenty to be thankful for, especially if you have durable, lifelike dental implants! Here’s a closer look at the top reasons these restorations are so incredible, and why it’s easy to be grateful when you use them to restore your gorgeous grin!
The Many Incredible Benefits of Dental Implants
On the surface, dental implants may seem like just another way to replace missing teeth. But if you look closely, it’s easy to see all the incredible ways they can improve your life!
They Allow You to Enjoy More Foods
Although more traditional restorations like dental bridges and dentures can vastly expand your diet, dental implants have the unique ability to potentially restore your complete biteforce, allowing you to enjoy a full diet including many foods you should avoid with other prosthetics. Thus, whether you’re talking turkey, crunchy crackers, or even the occasional apple, you can once again dine with delight with your durable dental implants!
They Improve Your Confidence
Having empty spaces in your smile can make it embarrassing to open your mouth in the presence of others and can have many negative effects on your self-esteem. Conversely, when you restore your gorgeous grin with dental implants, you can boost your confidence, giving you back the ability to interact with friends, family, colleagues, and strangers without covering your mouth.
They Make it Easier to Communicate
To pronounce certain words properly, it helps to have a full set of teeth. That’s because your tongue must touch certain spots to enunciate effectively. If you’ve got gaps in your arches, this can make you speak with a lisp or be difficult to understand, which can be both frustrating and embarrassing. With dental implants, you can restore those lost teeth, allowing you to once again converse with clarity and conviction and get your point across without delay.
They Prevent Oral Health Problems
When you’re missing permanent teeth, it doesn’t just affect what you can see. It can also cause damage to the gums and below the gumline, too. That’s because your teeth provide valuable stimulation that prevents tooth drift, further tooth loss, and even maintains the integrity of your jaw. Thus, by replacing those perished pearly whites, you can prevent a variety of dangerous oral health issues, making your entire smile healthier overall!
They’re Easier to Care For
Unlike removable restorations like dentures, dental implants are surgically attached to your jaw, so they never need to come out for cleaning or soaking. In fact, they can be brushed and flossed just like real teeth, so there’s no need to spend valuable time on a lengthy care routine or invest in special cleansers, soaks, and adhesives. In fact, you can even use the same products you already utilize including a soft-bristled toothbrush, non-abrasive toothpaste, and good old-fashioned dental floss!
They Could Last a Lifetime
Although your dental implants are durable, they’re not indestructible, which means you’ll still need to take proper care of them if you want them to last a lifetime. Thankfully, this is extremely easy. Just brush and floss them, visit your dentist every six months for your regular checkups and cleanings, and avoid using them as tools, and they should stay in excellent shape. Furthermore, if you have bruxism or play sports, talk to your dentist about having a custom mouthguard made to protect them, and if you have any bad oral habits like smoking or vaping, do your best to quit for the sake of your smile and your overall health.
Remember, there are many things in life to be thankful for, especially all the incredible benefits of dental implants! To learn more about this treatment and see if it’s right for you, schedule a consultation with your favorite dentist today!
About Dr. Kendrick
Dr. Steven Kendrick earned his undergraduate degree at Oklahoma City University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the Oklahoma University College of Dentistry. Since then, he has completed extensive training at the Misch International Implant Institute. He is a proud, active member of the American Dental Association, Oklahoma Dental Association, Oklahoma Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry, and in 2001 was honored to be one of Oklahoma Magazine’s 40 under 40! To schedule a consultation for dental implants at Midwest Dental Center, visit our website or call us today at (405) 679-2029.