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It can be hard to feel confident when everyday activities, such as eating and talking, are challenging. You might not feel like yourself, or you might find it difficult to face your gapped smile in the mirror. Even if it seems like a small problem in the grand scheme of things, low confidence is definitely a quality-of-life issue.
With the stability of dental implants, you could very well kick these insecurities to the curb. Keep reading to find out how dental implants could put the pep back in your step!
Eat With Gusto Thanks to Dental Implants
Eating with missing teeth or dentures can be frustrating. You have to align your bite just right, take care not to bite your tongue, and aren’t always able to enjoy what everyone else is eating.
Dental implants are anchored to your jawbone, just like natural teeth. This means that once you’re past the recovery period for treatment, they’re not going anywhere. Plus, they retain 80% of your bite power (dentures only retain 30%). This means you can eat just about anything you want and know that your implants will stay put.
Practice Some Gen-Z Slang Without Dental Slippage
It’s difficult to move your tongue around dental gaps, and dentures sometimes slip mid-sentence. But dental implants are rock solid! After filling in your smile gaps with dental implants, talking will feel much more natural and comfortable. Though correctly using new Gen-Z slang might still be a challenge.
Feel Secure in Your Oral Health
Over time, missing teeth will cause your jawbone to recede. Basically, when the bone stops feeling pressure, it thinks it’s no longer needed. Unfortunately, dentures don’t always produce enough stimulation for your jawbone, either. This can cause aesthetic changes as your mouth shifts to compensate and can also lead to further tooth loss.
Well, dental implants more or less become part of your jawbone! After being anchored down, your jawbone actually starts to integrate with your dental implants. So not only are your new teeth secure, but so is your bone. You’ll be able to have that blissful peace of mind that comes with improved oral health.
Know that Your Dental Implants Look Great
When you’re looking through pictures, keeping a sharp eye out for gaps, it can take all the fun out of photoshoots. Plus, plenty of studies show it’s not good to be negatively preoccupied with your body.
Dental implants are custom-made. Your oral surgeon will craft them to match the color and shape of your existing teeth (or dentures, as the case may be). So you won’t have to worry about filling in an awkward gap with an equally awkward replacement. Instead, you’ll be able to smile as wide and confidently as you want!
Overall, dental implants are a great way to restore your confidence in everyday activities and yourself. That’s why many people love the unparalleled stability they provide. If dental implants sound promising, give your oral surgeon a call. They’ll be happy to help you achieve a more confident smile.
About the Practice
Our outstanding team of oral surgeons at South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is world-class. Their impressive recognitions and expertise in dental implants provide another layer of security that you can count on for your treatment. You’ll know you’re in good hands! To contact our office about dental implant treatment, call 561-203-5744. For more information, explore our website.