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If you’ve lost a few teeth, you may be weighing whether dental implants are the best solution. “What perks do these replacement teeth have compared to the other kinds?” Well, don’t forget: implant posts would let you eat summery meals. Their ability to restore your bite means you could get involved in this season’s cookouts. As for the details, your Norton Shores dentist will gladly explain them to you. Here’s a primer on implant fusion and three summer foods to enjoy with dental implants.
Remember: Dental Implants Restore Your Bite
Remember that dental implants don’t work like dentures or dental bridges. Instead, their unique placement method allows them to restore your bite.
You see, dentists set dental implants in your jaw’s empty sockets. This placement lets the metal posts slowly fuse with your jawbone until they’re secure. Such fusion (i.e., osseointegration) ensures the implants remain stable and won’t slip around or fall from your mouth.
Dental implants restore most of your bite force once they fuse with your jaw. According to many studies, they’ll let you regain up to 70 percent of your natural chewing power. Their bond with your jawbone makes them strong enough to even break tough foods apart.
Great Summer Foods to Enjoy with Dental Implants
Since they restore much of your bite, dental implants can help you eat most (if not all) of your summer favorites. Three common examples include:
- Steak & Tough Meats – Steak and other tough meats are too hard for dentures and dental bridges to handle. Thankfully, dental implants let you chew them into small pieces just fine.
- Corn on the Cob – While a smile with missing teeth can’t handle corn on the cob, dental implants can chew them relatively easily. Still, you may want to cut the corn off the cob so kernels don’t get stuck between an implant and your gums.
- Crisp Fruits & Veggies – When your smile has dental implants, it can chew through the skin of apples, watermelons, celery, and more. That said, you can always play it safe and cut these sides into more chewable slices. These smaller pieces wouldn’t strain your jaw.
Naturally, there are other summer foods to enjoy with dental implants. Consult your dental provider to learn about them and the other benefits of implant treatment!
About the Practice
Laketown Family Dental is based in Norton Shores, MI. Led by Drs. Ariel and Eric Heisser, our practice devotes itself to ideal dentistry for every patient. That means we offer a wide range of treatments, including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services. Our dental implants would work especially well at filling the gaps in your grin! For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (231)-737-2273.