{"id":6,"date":"2019-02-10T15:06:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-10T15:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2019-03-06T15:45:28","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T15:45:28","slug":"dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/2019\/02\/10\/dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Dental Implants Restore Your Smile and Self-Confidence!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-2019-03-05.jpg\" alt=\"Model of an implant in the lower jaw\" class=\"wp-image-7\" width=\"341\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-2019-03-05.jpg 346w, https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-2019-03-05-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people expect the physical issues that come with tooth\nloss, such as not being able to eat the same way they did before. But\npsychological issues such as less self-confidence can come as a real surprise.\nIt\u2019s very common to feel embarrassed about tooth loss, and many people even\nhide it from their friends and family. Fortunately, you have more choices today\nthan ever before for replacing your teeth, including an option that looks and\nfeels incredibly natural: dental implants. Below, you\u2019ll learn about the 5 ways\nimplants restore your smile and self-image to help you feel like your best self\nagain! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. You Can Speak, Smile and Laugh Without Feeling Self-Conscious <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional dentures always become somewhat loose over time. Although they can be adjusted to improve the fit, they still begin to \u201cslip\u201d during conversations. This can be really embarrassing because it immediately gives away the fact that you\u2019ve lost teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t wear dentures because you\u2019ve only lost a few teeth, visible empty spaces can make you avoid smiling or cover your mouth when you laugh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With implants, you won\u2019t experience either of these issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. You\u2019ll Significantly Improve Your Oral Health &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to improving your oral health, you want\nsolutions that don\u2019t only look great, but also feel natural. Implants fit the\nbill and are easily the next best thing to your own teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, they feel so natural that you might even forget you\never lost teeth to begin with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You Won\u2019t Have To Worry During Meals <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends and family often socialize over meals and celebrate life\u2019s big events with food. But, if you\u2019ve lost your teeth, you may not feel as comfortable as you\u2019d like when you\u2019re eating with other people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you can\u2019t comfortably chew your food, enjoying steak at a cookout or going on a dinner date are just a couple of examples of difficult situations. However, implants will give you superior chewing power and stability so you can reliably eat your favorite foods without any worry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you currently wear a denture, rest assured that switching to an implant-retained denture will make a big difference. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You\u2019ll Look and Feel Younger <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One surprising consequence of tooth loss is losing bone mass\nin the jaws. When the teeth are gone, the jaw shrinks over time and leads to an\naged, sunken-in appearance to the face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are the only option that prevents this from happening and allow you to maintain a youthful facial structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Your Results Will Last <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentures need to be replaced about every 5-8 years, while\nbridges last an average of 10 years. But, with proper care and maintenance,\nimplants can last a lifetime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this modern dental procedure, you\u2019ll not only get your healthy smile back &#8211; you\u2019ll enjoy all the benefits that go with it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/dr-alexander-katsnelson.html\">Dr.\nAlexander Katsnelson<\/a> is an award-winning oral surgeon and implant dentist who\nhas restored the smiles of countless patients after tooth loss. He knows that\nimplants are the most natural replacement option and has seen firsthand the\ndifference they make in people\u2019s self-confidence. If you\u2019re considering dental\nimplants and have any other questions, he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/contact-us.html\">website.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people expect the physical issues that come with tooth loss, such as not being able to eat the same way they did before. But psychological issues such as less self-confidence can come as a real surprise. 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