The leaves are turning colors and football is on TV every Sunday afternoon. Do you know what that means? Thanksgiving is right around the corner! If you suffer from tooth loss, however, the holiday season may bring with it a sense of dread. Eating turkey and other traditional holiday dishes can be difficult when you are missing teeth. Thankfully, eating with dental implants is no trouble at all! Keep reading to learn how you can get the most out of your Thanksgiving celebration by investing in implant treatment.
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a tiny metal rod or screw that is surgically inserted into the jawbone. The implant fuses with the surrounding bone, effectively replacing the missing tooth roots. Once completely healed, a dental crown or other restoration is securely attached to the implant, restoring dental function and appearance. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement solution that replaces missing teeth from the roots up.
The Benefits of Celebrating Thanksgiving with Implants
Here are just a few of the ways that dental implants can help you have the enjoyable holiday experience you deserve.
Enjoy Your Favorite Foods
Can you even celebrate Thanksgiving if you don’t eat some turkey? Traditional dentures can make it hard to eat tough foods, as the false teeth can sometimes slip or shift. Dental implants, however, provide nearly the same chewing power as natural teeth and are securely anchored in the jaw bone. Eating with dental implants means you can fill your plate with all your favorite Thanksgiving delights!
Speak Clearly
Thanksgiving is a chance to catch up with aunts, uncles, and cousins that you may not have seen for a long time. However, if you are missing one or more teeth, you may find it challenging to speak clearly. After all, teeth play an important role in forming specific sounds with your tongue. Fortunately, implants function like just natural teeth, enabling you to pronounce words clearly and allowing holiday conversation to flow freely.
Smile with Confidence
If you’re missing teeth, you may not feel confident enough to laugh and smile around your friends and family. With dental implants, however, you will be proud to show off your new and improved smile! Implants are custom designed to blend in seamlessly with natural teeth. After replacing missing teeth with implants, you’ll be able to comfortably interact with others without worrying about your appearance.
Enjoy Good Oral Health
Dental implants are easy to clean, so you can maintain excellent oral health with simple brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups. In addition, implants stimulate bone growth just like natural tooth roots. In this way, implants prevent the bone deterioration that often occurs when a person is missing teeth. You can show up to your Thanksgiving celebration with a vibrant, youthful appearance thanks to implants!
Don’t let your missing teeth put a damper on your holidays. Ask your dentist whether dental implants are the right solution to restore your smile.
About the Author
Dr. John-Michael Stewart loves being a part of a team at Texas Dental Surgery that creates and supports beautiful smiles with state-of-the-art dental implants. The Dallas native is a Fellow of the International Team of Implantology and regularly lectures at local study clubs about dental implants and related subjects. To learn more about eating with dental implants, visit the Texas Dental Surgery website or call 469-296-8680.