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5 Real Benefits of Dental Implants: Surprising Ways Implants Can Change Your Whole Life

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5 Real Benefits of Dental Implants: Surprising Ways Implants Can Change Your Whole Life

March 16, 2015 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Cosmetic Dentistry & Teeth Whitening, Implant Dentistry
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A smile can truly be a wonderful thing, and strong, healthy teeth are the key to a great smile you can keep for a lifetime.  But let’s face it – most of us were not born with glorious choppers that look great and stay strong no matter what.

A healthy smile is a sign of a strong body, and if you are missing one or more teeth, it’s not too late to do something about it! Dental implants are the the best possible replacement option for missing teeth.  This is because they are anchored into the jaw and actually become a part of your bone structure.  You can learn more about different types of dental implants here.

If you have been considering dental implants as an option, here are 5 amazing reasons why taking that next step can change your whole life for the better and some of the major benefits of dental implants:

The Benefits of Dental Implants: Find the Fountain Of Youth For your Smile (and whole face)

Have you ever looked at celebrities or other folks and wondered what in the world they’re doing to stay looking so young?  How many times have you heard (or even asked) that famous question: “What’s your secret?”  They may tell you about some miracle cream, but we suggest taking a closer look at their smile. Having a healthy smile can help to keep you younger – even better than any cosmetic procedure!

Over Dentures - Before + After

Joe is a happy guy, but he used to hide his smile. Now, with dental implants and over-dentures, he grins all the time and looks at least a decade younger!

Your body is designed with teeth in mind.  Your lips, cheeks and the skin on your face is firmer and more taut when there are teeth to be covered.  As we age and lose teeth, we also lose bone structure.  This is what can cause the skin around the mouth, cheeks and eyes to appear looser and more wrinkled.

Many people who have gotten dental implants to replace their teeth have remarked at how much younger they look and feel, and how much more they smile.  Take a look at the before and after photo of Joe, one of our patients who was living without any teeth at all.  Joe now has over-dentures, which are dentures that lock into place over 4 or more dental implants.  Look at his transformation! 

 

 

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Get Noticed: Enjoy Career & Relationship Success

SmilePromoted.001It is widely known that the majority of us believe that a healthy smile is one of the first and most important things we notice about a person at first impression.  A healthy grin is much more than a fashion statement or just for cosmetic purposes – there is science behind the importance of a smile.  Single ladies, take note: this research study revealed that most men found women who were not wearing any makeup at all, but were smiling, to be more attractive than women who had great makeup but were hiding their smiles.

A lot of us hide our smiles – not because we are unfriendly, but because we’re self-conscious about missing teeth.  Do you hide your smile?  Did you know you might be missing out on career and job promotion opportunities?

When you are confident, you smile more.  Replacing missing teeth and addressing oral health issues with dental implants can be just the boost you need to take that next step in your relationship, career path, or greater financial success.

Get fit and stay that way: Choose your food, don’t let it choose you.

Have you heard someone say: “Oh, I’d love to eat that but my teeth just can’t take it.”  Have you said it?  Many times people choose foods that are easier to chew, rather than options that are healthier.  No one wants to worry about dental issues getting in the way of a good meal.  Missing teeth can make it difficult and even painful to enjoy healthy foods, and our diet choices can have both short and long-term effects on our whole-body health.

ST-stock-choosing-foods-dental-issuesOur bones stay strong and healthy through exercise, and our jaw bones need exercise too.  Chewing healthy foods is one way to help keep teeth and bones strong and healthy. One of the great benefits of dental implants is they act just like natural teeth, and with proper care and regular checkups, will help you to enjoy delicious and healthy meals for the rest of your life.

Sometimes tooth loss is the result of an accident – a slip and fall, or even an auto accident can result in tooth loss.  One of the great benefits of tooth implants is that they are anchored directly into the jaw.  That means there is no impact on the surrounding teeth, which may be perfectly healthy.   In some cases, patients can take advantage of “implant in a day,” and walk out with a completely restored smile.  Check out our video all about this  great option.

Stop and Even Reverse Osteoporosis and Bone Loss

Osteoporosis, or the loss of bone material in the body, affects both women and men.  The jaw is one of the first places osteoporosis is often detected.  A healthy diet and exercise is recommended for people of all ages, and our smiles also benefit from an active lifestyle.

The more teeth we have, the better we can chew, and the better we can chew, the stronger our jaw bones will be.  Dental implants have been shown to slow, stop and even reverse bone loss in adults.  Implants work to keep surrounding teeth strong and healthy, too.  If your smile is healthy, the rest of your body and bones will be healthy, too! 

1st Family Dental is Awarding a Free Dental Implant

Have you been meaning to learn more about the benefits of dental implants and they can do for your oral and whole-body health?  Have you had a consultation but just haven’t yet taken that next step?  NOW is the time to take control and get your healthy smile back!  If you’re feeling lucky, you can nominate yourself or someone you know and love who is in need of a dental implant.  

Next: 5 Hilarious Outtakes from our Dental Implant Video

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  • Elsa Anderson
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    May 2, 2018 at 2:13 PM

    You make a great point that it is easy to be afraid or embarrassed to smile when you have teeth that you don’t like and that dental implants can help to fix this problem! My mom is thinking of getting dental implants and this would be a huge benefit for her because she is often embarrassed at work and does not smile or talk a lot. Also, I will definitely tell her that implants can help to reverse bone loss in adults!

  • Todd Stauffer
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    May 2, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    It’s crazy how you said that dental implants can help to slow and even reverse the effects of bone loss. This seems like a great option for me because I knocked a tooth out not long ago paying baseball with one of my sons. We’ll have to look into this and see if it will fit in our budget and in my mouth.

  • Jade Brunet
    · Reply

    July 10, 2017 at 11:59 AM

    My son chipped his tooth the other day while jumping on the trampoline, and we are wondering if dental implants could be an option to aid his smile. It is good to know that a healthy smile is a sign of a strong body. Thank you for informing me that dental implants are the best possible replacements for missing teeth. We will talk to our dentist about my son’s tooth, thanks.

  • Afton Jackson
    · Reply

    June 16, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    I didn’t realize that specialty dental implants can reverse osteoporosis by providing structure to your mouth and surrounding teeth. My sister recently lost a tooth playing basketball. Hopefully, she can use this info to get a replacement that will keep her in good oral health.

  • Ridley Fitzgerald
    · Reply

    March 27, 2017 at 6:06 PM

    Dental implants are the best choice for tooth replacement. It’s interesting to learn that your jaw can actually shrink without teeth to take care of. It’d be hard to deal with that, so if I ever lose teeth, I will replace them with implants.

  • Ridley Fitzgerald
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    January 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM

    I love the benefits that dental implants brings to the table. I had never thought about how they let you choose what food you eat, but that makes sense. Getting implants can actually help you eat healthy. Who knew!

  • Olivia Nelson
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    October 3, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    I like your idea on how dental implants can help allow you to eat the food you want. I would imagine that if you do lose a tooth you would want a replacement that will be able to keep up with your eating habits. My sister recently lost a tooth in an accident so maybe she should consider dental implants to keep her lifestyle the same.

  • Shad Morris
    · Reply

    September 27, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    Thank you for all this great and helpful information about dental implants. One thing that I really like about them is that it helps you look younger. A friend of mine was thinking about getting an implant for a gap in his teeth, and it would be nice for him to be able to smile more.

  • Andy Harrison
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    March 1, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    One of the things I’ve noticed is that people with good looking smiles tend to be a bit happier. You are right that implants are a perfect replacement option for missing teeth. If I had a missing tooth, I would want to get that fixed right away. Plus, I don’t think my teeth would look that good with a few missing.

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