{"id":255,"date":"2024-06-10T05:44:06","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T05:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2024-07-10T05:44:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T05:44:19","slug":"living-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/06\/10\/living-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s It Actually Like to Live with Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515826302-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Someone with a nice smile\" class=\"wp-image-256\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> have risen to become one of the most popular and celebrated methods of tooth replacement, which both dentists and patients touting what this treatment is capable of. They\u2019re famously durable and stable, offering patients much greater utility than dentures and dental bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While that\u2019s all good to know, it doesn\u2019t tell you much about what it\u2019s actually like to have dental implants. How do they feel? How will I maintain them? How will they change my life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about what dental implants can do for you, here\u2019s what you should know about what living with them will be like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do Dental Implants Feel Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are able to emulate the strength and stability of your teeth by connecting directly to the jawbone. However, unlike your natural teeth, these dental implants are not connected to any kind of nerve endings. This means that you won\u2019t necessarily \u201cfeel\u201d your dental implant; the sensations you get from it will actually be from the surrounding teeth and gum tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a little bit odd at first, but it\u2019s important to note that chewing with your dental implant will be easy and completely comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will My Diet Change?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants afford you bite strength incredibly close to that of your natural teeth. That being the case, your diet won\u2019t have to change all that much; your dental implants will be able to handle just about anything that your teeth could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, foods that can damage enamel can also damage your dental implants. Hard candies, for example, are just as bad for your new teeth as they were for your old ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Maintain My Dental Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this regard, you also won\u2019t have to change much. Dental implants should be brushed and flossed like normal in order to prevent the development of tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in learning more about anything having to do with dental implants, it\u2019s best to talk to a dentist. They\u2019ll be able to give you advice tailored to you and give you a preview of what this treatment can do for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Luke Lumpkin believes in giving back to his community, and he feels enormously gratified to be able to do that with his expansive dental knowledge. 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