{"id":173,"date":"2024-07-18T12:39:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T12:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/?p=173"},"modified":"2024-07-18T12:39:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T12:39:39","slug":"the-cosmetic-benefits-of-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/the-cosmetic-benefits-of-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Mirror, Mirror: The Cosmetic Benefits of Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There\u2019s no denying that dental implants have multiple health benefits. From allowing you to eat a variety of nutritious foods to helping you to maintain the structural integrity of your jawbone and gums, they serve an important role in your overall wellness. But did you know that dental implants also have cosmetic benefits<\/a>? Here are a few surprising ways that they can improve your appearance, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tooth Alignment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are missing teeth, your remaining teeth can gradually shift positions with time, moving your bite out of alignment and creating issues with chewing and speaking. When you replace them with dental implants, you close those gaps in your mouth, keeping all your teeth in proper alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining Facial Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth are essential to keeping your jawbones healthy. When you\u2019ve lost teeth, this can cause your jawbone to deteriorate, and your face to appear sunken or hollowed-out. Dental implants can restore your face to its proper shape, eliminating that gaunt appearance that could cause you to look older than your years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural Appearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another great cosmetic benefit to dental implants is their natural appearance. Not only do the crowns look just like real teeth, because your implants are attached to your jawbone your real gums are visible, not prosthetics. In most cases your implants will be virtually undetectable from biological teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Stay Put<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even the best fitting pair of dentures can come loose when you\u2019re speaking or eating, but with dental implants this is not a problem. That means that you never need to worry about them falling out and embarrassing you mid-meal or mid-sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re Easier to Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because dental implants stay in your mouth, they can be cleaned the same way you care for your natural teeth: by brushing and flossing them. This makes it easier to keep them looking white and shiny and to keep your breath fresh and clean, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved Self-Esteem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dental implants can have a major impact on your self-esteem. When you\u2019re confident about your smile, you can feel free to express yourself without embarrassment. That confidence can in turn help you in both your professional and personal life, whether you\u2019re looking to advance your career or make a positive impression in the dating world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, dental implants are a sound investment in both your oral health and your overall wellness, but they can improve your appearance, too, and there\u2019s certainly nothing wrong with that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Applegate Dental PLLC<\/a>, we are committed to earning your trust with compassionate care and the latest in technology, such as digital X-rays.  We provide a full range of dental services under one roof, and welcome patients of all ages. Whether you need an exam, braces, or dental implants, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule an appointment for dental implants, please visit our website<\/a> or call us at 716-712-5301.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s no denying that dental implants have multiple health benefits. From allowing you to eat a variety of nutritious foods to helping you to maintain the structural integrity of your jawbone and gums, they serve an important role in your overall wellness. But did you know that dental implants also have cosmetic benefits? Here are […]<\/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-173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=173"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":175,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173\/revisions\/175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}