{"id":116,"date":"2020-01-13T20:47:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T20:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2020-02-13T20:53:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T20:53:00","slug":"achieve-new-year-smile-long-lasting-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/13\/achieve-new-year-smile-long-lasting-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Achieve Your New Year Smile with Long-Lasting Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_52499016__1513963228_64032.jpg\" alt=\"A diagram of a dental implant.\" class=\"wp-image-117\" width=\"319\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_52499016__1513963228_64032.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_52499016__1513963228_64032-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_52499016__1513963228_64032-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another year has come to pass, which means another season of\nholidays has ended. If you think back to those times and realize that you didn\u2019t\nspend a lot of moments in photos with the family, was it because you didn\u2019t want\nto show your smile? Furthermore, did you find yourself avoiding certain foods\nbecause you found it difficult or because you were afraid of your denture\ncoming out in the process? Millions of people are missing teeth in the United\nStates, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to be one of them. Here\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a> are a great way to start your new year off right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regain Your Confidence with a Complete Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If teeth are missing from your visible smile, it can really\ndo a number on your self-confidence. Even if your remaining teeth are perfectly\nhealthy, most people tend to focus on the gaps in a person\u2019s smile regardless. This\ncan make it very difficult to want to show your smile in photos, while meeting\nnew people, or even being yourself when you\u2019re around friends and family. If\nyour new year\u2019s resolution is to be more social, meet new people, or find that\nspecial someone, having a complete smile can make it much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With dental implants, you can do far more than simply replace\na missing tooth and fill a gap in your smile. You\u2019re also achieving a solution\nthat\u2019s designed to last several decades at a time and ideally for the rest of\nyour life! It\u2019s widely considered the most natural-looking tooth replacement\namong dentists, making it a great option for making your smile truly comple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve Your Diet with Better Chewing Function<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If taking better care of yourself in terms of your diet is important\nto you, especially if you currently wear dentures, dental implants offer a\nlaundry list of benefits. Chewing certain foods that can make a difference in\nyour overall health, such as nuts, crunchy vegetables and fruits, and chicken\nbecomes a whole lot easier when you have a reliable tooth replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is largely because dental implants integrate with your\nexisting bone tissue, meaning they stimulate your bone and give you your\nfullest biting strength. Since this cannot be said for traditional dentures or\ndental bridges, dental implants will offer the most freedom in terms of\nexpanding your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Your Oral Health a Priority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start taking your oral health seriously, you\u2019re also\ndoing your overall health a favor. The moment a tooth is lost, surrounding bone\ntissue begins to break down and increase your risk for future tooth loss. It\ncan also cause teeth to shift out of place, making them uneven. A misaligned bite\ncan lead to stress on the jaw joints, increasing your risk for chronic\nheadaches, jaw, neck and upper back pain, earaches, and a generally lower\nquality of life. Dental implants help you avoid all of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need a tooth replacement you can rely on, consider\ndental implants in the new year. They\u2019re sure to make your next meal, first\nimpression or family outing a whole lot more enjoyable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Ukti\nPhadnis<\/a> has experience in many forms of dentistry, including dental\nimplants and cosmetic dentistry. She works with the best oral surgeons in the\narea and is highly capable of replacing your teeth with high-quality dental\nimplant restorations designed to last, all while ensuring that your smile looks\nbalanced and beautiful along the way. To learn more or schedule an appointment,\nyou can contact her through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another year has come to pass, which means another season of holidays has ended. 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