{"id":204,"date":"2019-03-08T13:54:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T13:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2022-03-23T13:09:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T13:09:49","slug":"are-missing-teeth-affecting-your-self-confidence-5-ways-dental-implants-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/08\/are-missing-teeth-affecting-your-self-confidence-5-ways-dental-implants-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Missing Teeth Affecting Your Self-Confidence? 5 Ways Dental Implants Help!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Basic-Implant-1.jpg\" alt=\"Model of an implant in the lower jaw \" class=\"wp-image-205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Basic-Implant-1.jpg 307w, https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Basic-Implant-1-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing your teeth can have a far-reaching impact on every\narea of your life. While many people expect <em>dental<\/em>\nproblems after losing their teeth, they can be surprised about the psychological\nissues such as lower self-confidence. In fact, it\u2019s not uncommon for people to\nhide tooth loss from even their closest friends and family. But, the good news\nis that there\u2019s a replacement solution that addresses both the physical and\npsychological issues associated with tooth loss: dental implants. This\nincredibly natural replacement option will restore your smile and also increase\nyour self-confidence in 5 important ways. Learn more below!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Implants Help Your Face Look Younger <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people aren\u2019t aware that as soon as their teeth are\ntaken out, their jaws will begin to slowly \u201cshrink\u201d in size. Over time, this\ncan give your face an aged, sunken-in appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, dental implants mimic the ability of natural teeth\nto stimulate and maintain the jawbone, which prevents this from happening. This\nhelps you maintain a youthful facial structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. You Can Eat With Confidence <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shared meals with family and friends are a big part of life.\nUnfortunately, missing teeth can cause you to feel uncomfortable and\nself-conscious, and possibly even avoid these social situations altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants will give you superior chewing power and stability\nso you can reliably eat your favorite foods without any worry. And, if you\ncurrently wear a full denture, switching to an implant-retained denture will\nmake a big difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You\u2019ll Restore Your Oral Health&nbsp; <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Truly restoring your oral health requires solutions that look\n<em>and <\/em>feel great at the same time. Implants\nprovide the feel and function of natural teeth so well that you may forget you\never lost teeth to begin with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You Can Speak, Smile and Laugh Without Embarrassment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/dental-implants.html\">implant dentistry<\/a>,\nyou won\u2019t experience either of the following problems: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Denture \u201cslips&#8221;\nduring meals<\/strong> &#8211; Traditional dentures always become somewhat loose over time.\nWhile they can be adjusted to improve their fit, they can still begin to \u201cslip\u201d\nduring conversations. This can be really embarrassing because it immediately\ngives away the fact that you\u2019ve lost your teeth. <\/li><li><strong>Visible\nempty spaces in your smile<\/strong> \u2013 Even if you\u2019ve only lost a few teeth and don\u2019t\nwear dentures, visible empty spaces can make you cover your mouth when you smile\nor laugh. And that\u2019s no way to go through life! <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. You\u2019ll Get Long-Lasting Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With proper care and maintenance, implants last several\ndecades or even a lifetime. Compared to dentures that need to be replaced every\n5-8 years, and bridges that last an average of 10, you can see why implants are\nsuch an excellent long-term investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are certainly the best way to restore your\ndental health after tooth loss, but they\u2019re also the best way to improve your\nconfidence! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/meet-dr-mitchell.html\">Dr. Bradley\nMitchell<\/a> is a general, cosmetic, and restorative dentist who often\nrecommends implants after tooth loss. He knows they\u2019re the most natural\nreplacement option and has seen firsthand the difference they make in people\u2019s\nself-confidence. If you\u2019re considering dental implants and have any other\nquestions, he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/contact.html\">website.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing your teeth can have a far-reaching impact on every area of your life. While many people expect dental problems after losing their teeth, they can be surprised about the psychological issues such as lower self-confidence. In fact, it\u2019s not uncommon for people to hide tooth loss from even their closest friends and family. 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