{"id":154,"date":"2017-01-20T20:00:49","date_gmt":"2017-01-20T20:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/blog\/?p=154"},"modified":"2017-03-31T21:20:42","modified_gmt":"2017-03-31T21:20:42","slug":"restore-smile-dental-implants-flint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/blog\/restore-smile-dental-implants-flint\/","title":{"rendered":"Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants in Flint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-538650446-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Why should I get dental implants in Flint?\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-538650446-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-538650446.jpg 727w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The waiter places your steak in front of you, and as your friends start to dig in, you feel a tightness in your chest. You usually get together with them at least once a month for a nice dinner, but now that you\u2019re here, you\u2019re unsure that you\u2019ll be able to actually eat it. You see, <strong>your missing teeth have made it nearly impossible for you to eat a variety of foods<\/strong>, particularly steak. As you sit there, one of your friends asks, \u201cIs it alright?\u201d You don\u2019t know whether to send it back or vainly chew it, so you just mumble something, hoping they don\u2019t notice the gap in your smile. Problems like this are common for people with missing teeth, and they can greatly impact both your appearance and self-confidence. What should you do about it? How can you avoid this feeling of inadequacy? The right solution for you may just be <strong>dental implants in Flint<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Chitra Naik<\/a>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why You Need To Replace Your Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to making you feel self-conscious, missing teeth can also<strong> make it much harder to eat<\/strong>. This leads many people to avoid essential foods like proteins and fibrous vegetables simply because they can\u2019t chew them. Over time, this lack of nutrition can drastically diminish your health, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oramd.com\/blog\/missing-teeth-may-shorten-life-expectancy.htm\" target=\"_blank\">leading to a much shorter life expectancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The problems can go much deeper as well, because often, your remaining teeth will drift into the empty space, misaligning your bite. This can lead to unconscious tooth grinding, as well as chronic jaw pain (which is often a source of migraines). Fortunately, you <strong>can prevent all of this and completely restore your teeth with\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/dental-implants.html\"><strong>dental implants<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile<\/h2>\n<p>Dental implants have a distinct advantage over other methods of replacing missing teeth: <strong>They actually restore the entire structure<\/strong>: root <em>and<\/em> crown. This is unlike any other restorative procedure.<\/p>\n<p>Dental implants involve a new titanium root being surgically placed into your jaw. This not only provides a sturdy base for your new tooth, but can also prevent and even reverse the tissue atrophy common after tooth loss. It is able to do this because titanium is bio-compatible, meaning that once the root has been implanted, the body treats it like a natural root and sends nourishing blood to the surrounding area, bringing it back to life.<\/p>\n<h2>More Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Dental implants are also one of the most versatile ways you can replace your missing teeth, as they can restore a single tooth, support a bridge, and even anchor a set of dentures. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/cosmetic-dentistry\/dentures\/article\/implant-supported-denture\" target=\"_blank\">Implant supported dentures<\/a> actually have a better hold and allow for a stronger bite force than traditional ones. This means you can confidently enjoy a wider variety of foods and not have to worry about embarrassing slippage.<\/p>\n<p>Implants are extremely reliable and have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/dental-implants#1\" target=\"_blank\">98% success rate<\/a>. \u00a0They are even easy to maintain, because all it takes is regular brushing and flossing to keep them looking great for decades.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can I Get Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be able to eat all of your favorite foods again, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/contact-us.html\">make an appointment with Dr. Naik today<\/a>. Give yourself the ability to smile without a second thought. Dental implants can do so much more than just restore your teeth, so we hope to see you soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The waiter places your steak in front of you, and as your friends start to dig in, you feel a tightness in your chest. 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