{"id":222,"date":"2024-05-16T07:10:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T07:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laketownfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=222"},"modified":"2024-06-13T07:10:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T07:10:22","slug":"great-summer-foods-to-enjoy-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laketownfamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/16\/great-summer-foods-to-enjoy-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Restored Smiles, Restored Diets: 3 Summer Foods to Enjoy with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve lost a few teeth, you may be weighing whether dental implants are the best solution. \u201cWhat perks do these replacement teeth<\/a> have compared to the other kinds?\u201d Well, don\u2019t forget: implant posts would let you eat summery meals. Their ability to restore your bite means you could get involved in this season\u2019s cookouts. As for the details, your Norton Shores dentist will gladly explain them to you. Here\u2019s a primer on implant fusion and three summer foods to enjoy with dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Remember: Dental Implants Restore Your Bite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember that dental implants don\u2019t work like dentures or dental bridges. Instead, their unique placement method allows them to restore your bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, dentists set dental implants in your jaw\u2019s empty sockets. This placement lets the metal posts slowly fuse with your jawbone until they\u2019re secure. Such fusion (i.e., osseointegration) ensures the implants remain stable and won\u2019t slip around or fall from your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants restore most of your bite force once they fuse with your jaw. According to many studies, they\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Summer Foods to Enjoy with Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n