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Now that October is nearly over, you may have begun preparing for Thanksgiving. Perhaps you\u2019ve even started to think of things you\u2019re grateful for this year \u2013 family, health, etc. With all that said, don\u2019t forget about your dental implants during your holiday prep work. These metal posts<\/a> are just as worthy of thanks as anything else in your life! As for the proof of this claim, here are four reasons to be thankful for dental implants on Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They Make Your Mouth Healthier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For starters, dental implants improve your oral health when given proper care. That fact alone is enough to be thankful for the posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget that tooth loss tends to cause dental problems. Its smile gaps are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria, raising your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Those gaps will also tilt your surrounding teeth (often until they fall out) without treatment. Thankfully, dental implants can fill the gaps and deprive harmful bacteria of places to breed. They\u2019d also keep your other teeth from tilting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Help You Eat (Thanksgiving) Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have dental implants, note that they help you eat and enjoy your meals. It\u2019s only right to feel thankful for how they make eating smooth and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People generally need a full smile to chew and eat their food. With even a few teeth missing, you could be forced to give up some of your favorite tough-but-tasty meals. You\u2019d then have to stick to soft foods and put annoying restrictions on your diet. That said, dental implants fuse with your jaw to almost fully restore your bite\u2019s natural strength. They\u2019ll help you chew tough foods on Thanksgiving and other days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Keep Your Looks Youthful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may not have known, but dental implants keep your face younger-looking. Giving thanks for that is a natural response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, tooth loss tends to age a person\u2019s face. It deprives your jaw of the chewing stimulus it needs to preserve its tissue. That lack of stimulation can then erode your jawbone and trigger facial collapse. Luckily, dental implants stimulate your jaw enough to produce new bone tissue. That means they keep your face looking full, firm, and youthful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Let You Smile Confidently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re grateful for your pretty smile, you should also be grateful for your dental implants. The metal posts ensure your grin looks gorgeous and lifelike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because dental implants are capped with dental crowns, they appear very natural. You can trust them to blend seamlessly with any of your surrounding teeth. Given that fact, they ensure you can smile confidently around your friends and family. The people around you won\u2019t notice you have \u201cfake\u201d teeth; they\u2019ll just see a beautiful smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curious about the other reasons to be thankful for dental implants? In that case, talk to your dental provider \u2013 they\u2019ll gladly tell you the relevant details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Donna L. Kiesel<\/a> is a certified dentist in Coppell, TX, having earned her DDS from the Baylor College of Dentistry. She takes great pride in having helped her local communities\u2019 smiles for over thirty years. During that time, Dr. Kiesel and her team have always offered great preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental work. Today, she practices at her self-titled clinic<\/a> and is reachable on her website<\/a> and by phone at (972)-420-4488<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now that October is nearly over, you may have begun preparing for Thanksgiving. Perhaps you\u2019ve even started to think of things you\u2019re grateful for this year \u2013 family, health, etc. With all that said, don\u2019t forget about your dental implants during your holiday prep work. These metal posts are just as worthy of thanks as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy to Be Thankful for Dental Implants | Donna L. Kiesel, DDS, PA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This holiday season, there are plenty of reasons to be thankful for dental implants. 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