{"id":13,"date":"2021-12-03T23:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T23:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2022-02-03T23:10:12","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T23:10:12","slug":"can-dental-implants-make-me-live-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/03\/can-dental-implants-make-me-live-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Boost Your Life Expectancy? Get Dental Implants\u00a0\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-03-at-5.00.32-PM-1024x682.png\" alt=\"woman with dental implants \" class=\"wp-image-15\" width=\"338\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-03-at-5.00.32-PM-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-03-at-5.00.32-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-03-at-5.00.32-PM-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-03-at-5.00.32-PM.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently\u2014or even not-so-recently\u2014lost a tooth, you are not alone. Over 120 million people in the United States are missing one or more teeth. As time wears on, missing a tooth can expose you to other related health risks that may reduce your overall life expectancy. How can you address these issues, restore your oral health, and smile with confidence again? Here are a few ways&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>&nbsp;can positively impact your overall health and help you to live a longer, healthier life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prevent-gum-disease-and-related-health-issues\">Prevent Gum Disease and Related Health Issues\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As opposed to dental bridges and dentures, dental implants can simplify your oral care routine. They allow you to easily brush and floss away bacteria and lingering food particles that can spark decay. This helps prevent gum diseases that can lead to inflammation, infection, and even tooth loss. If you cannot easily maneuver around bridges or dentures, gum diseases and bacteria may affect other parts of your body. This could make you more vulnerable to diabetes, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, heart issues, and bodily infections.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dental-implants-protect-surrounding-teeth\">Dental Implants Protect Surrounding Teeth&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you lose a tooth, the jawbone beneath the gap will begin to weaken from a lack of stimulation from chewing and brushing. A deteriorating jawbone may affect the strength of nearby teeth also rooted in it. Additionally, remaining teeth may tilt toward the gap, causing misalignment and further tooth vulnerability. If untreated, these conditions are likely to produce more missing teeth and an even weaker jawbone. This could result in sunken facial features. Getting a dental implant made of titanium or zirconia will sustain your jawbone\u2019s strength, permanently replacing your tooth with a natural-looking replica that is incredibly strong and stain-resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chew-healthier-foods-with-confidence\">Chew Healthier Foods with Confidence&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One final benefit of dental implants that can affect life expectancy is their ability to strengthen your chewing ability. As teeth age, they may grow weaker and unable to support the consumption of certain healthy foods. Nuts, apples, and raw vegetables may be too difficult to chew. Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet without the pain of a missing or weakened tooth can boost your overall health and lower your risks of developing a variety of chronic illnesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the plunge and getting your first dental implant will immediately boost your health now and for years to come. For many patients, getting dental implants boosted their life expectancy and helped them enjoy a higher quality of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-author\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/\">Sherbrooke Family Dental<\/a>&nbsp;is proud to offer the finest quality care possible for patients seeking restorative procedures such as dental implants. Our team of three friendly dentists and qualified oral healthcare professionals are eager to use the best technique and technologies available to help you achieve a strong and healthy smile. If you have questions about how dental implants can impact your overall health, please reach out to our team at (780) 455-8124 or through our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherbrookedental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve recently\u2014or even not-so-recently\u2014lost a tooth, you are not alone. 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