{"id":27,"date":"2022-03-25T22:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T22:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2022-04-07T22:17:28","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T22:17:28","slug":"dental-implants-extend-life-expectancy-and-health-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/blog\/dental-implants-extend-life-expectancy-and-health-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dental Implants May Help You Live Longer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/blog\/dental-implants-extend-life-expectancy-and-health-benefits\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AdobeStock_222880542__1648910088_84169.jpg\" alt=\"person with dental implants smiling\" class=\"wp-image-28\" width=\"301\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AdobeStock_222880542__1648910088_84169.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AdobeStock_222880542__1648910088_84169-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AdobeStock_222880542__1648910088_84169-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are titanium screws that are inserted into the jawbone to replace the roots of missing teeth. They are incredibly durable and the preferred tooth replacement option for many dentists and patients alike. Dental implants allow you to regain your confidence in your smile, but they also provide a range of benefits to both your oral and overall health. In some cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> may even end up saving your life. Read on to learn how getting them to replace missing teeth may end up extending your life expectancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Dental Implants Are Special<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental bridges, dentures, and other tooth placement options only replace the crown, which is the visible part of the tooth. Though this allows you to regain some of your bite power and feel more confident in the look of your smile, your jawbone no longer receives the stimulation it needs in those areas. This leads to erosion, which weakens your jawbone and may also cause facial sagging and additional tooth loss. Since dental implants are inserted directly into the jawbone, this provides your jaw with the stimulation it needs to prevent deterioration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Conditions Associated with Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Various studies have been done on the connection between one\u2019s oral and overall health. Research shows that those who have lost five or more teeth by age 65 are at a higher risk of developing several life-threatening medical conditions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Several types of cancer, including esophageal, gastric, head and neck, colorectal, pancreatic, lung, prostate, bladder, and hematopoietic<\/li><li>Cardiovascular heart disease<\/li><li>Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/li><li>Osteoporosis<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Benefits of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, dental implants can help prevent these medical issues as well as dental health problems like tooth loss and poor oral hygiene. Some other ways that dental implants benefit your smile include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A smile that lasts a lifetime<\/strong> \u2013 By practicing good oral hygiene, you can make your dental implants last a lifetime. This means brushing twice per day and flossing before bed to remove plaque and food particles that built up during the day.<\/li><li><strong>Improved quality of life<\/strong> \u2013 Unlike dentures, dental implants are incredibly stable and won\u2019t slip around in your mouth. This will make it easier to eat, speak, and laugh with loved ones.<\/li><li><strong>A better diet<\/strong> \u2013 Dental implants give you back at least 80% of your bite power, so you\u2019ll be able to eat almost anything problem-free.<\/li><li><strong>Added protection<\/strong> <strong>from<\/strong> <strong>gum disease <\/strong>\u2013 Dental implants make it easier to perform your oral health routine. As a result, you\u2019ll be less likely to develop gum disease and other oral health issues.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though dental implants are a great way to complete your smile, they also protect your body from several health issues. By having your teeth replaced with these durable, titanium screws, you may be able to live a longer, better-quality life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have gaps in your smile that are making it more difficult to brush your teeth, feel confident in yourself, and eat without issue? White Peak Dental offers dental implants that may be the solution you\u2019re looking for. Their team of oral health professionals is incredibly personable and will ensure that you feel safe and comfortable throughout treatment. Before you know it, you\u2019ll be sporting a gorgeous grin you love! To make an appointment with White Clay Dental or to learn more about dental implants, visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (801) 293-1234 today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dental implants are titanium screws that are inserted into the jawbone to replace the roots of missing teeth. They are incredibly durable and the preferred tooth replacement option for many dentists and patients alike. Dental implants allow you to regain your confidence in your smile, but they also provide a range of benefits to both your oral and overall health. In some cases, dental implants may even end up saving your life. 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