{"id":812,"date":"2023-11-10T23:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T23:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pittsburghissmiling.com\/blog\/?p=812"},"modified":"2023-12-12T23:46:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T23:46:23","slug":"grateful-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pittsburghissmiling.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/10\/grateful-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should We Be Thankful for Dental Implants? Let Us Count the Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pittsburghissmiling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_400765082__1695935776_90501.jpg\" alt=\"Woman has curious expression\" class=\"wp-image-813\" width=\"290\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pittsburghissmiling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_400765082__1695935776_90501.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pittsburghissmiling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_400765082__1695935776_90501-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pittsburghissmiling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_400765082__1695935776_90501-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittsburghissmiling.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are considered the pinnacle of tooth restoration because they can replace missing teeth while mimicking their natural shape, color, luster, and function. This provides a lifelike restoration that will go unnoticed by the casual observer while allowing the patient to consume a wide variety of foods that would be difficult to chew with traditional restorations like dentures or bridges. In honor of the holiday season, here are a few reasons why we should be grateful for everything dental implants can do for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants Can Restore a Beautiful Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike traditional dental restorations that sit on top of the gums to replace missing teeth, dental implants are placed directly into the patient\u2019s jawbone. Over time, the titanium implant will fuse with the jaw through the natural process of osseointegration. This provides the implant with a sturdy foundation that allows it to exert biting and chewing pressures similar to those provided by real teeth. The high-quality artificial tooth on top allows the implant to fit in perfectly with the rest of the smile, allowing the patient to have a complete, functional, and aesthetically pleasing set of teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants Preserve the Health of the Jawbone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The jawbone needs exercise to stay healthy and strong. This exercise normally comes from the teeth during the chewing process, and the loss of a tooth deprives the jaw of some of this stimulation. Without this stress, the jawbone will begin to atrophy and recede, which can pull other teeth out of alignment, make them more vulnerable to decay and injury, and lead to a brutal cycle of continuing tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants restore this exercise to the jaw. This allows them to prevent or even reverse this atrophy, keeping your jaw strong and preventing it from sinking into your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants Improve Digestion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chewing is the first part of the digestive process, and if your teeth can\u2019t thoroughly pulverize a bit of food, it can be more difficult for your body to extract the necessary nutrients from it. Dental implants allow patients to eat a wide variety of foods that cannot be easily chewed with traditional restorations like dentures or bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are a wonder of modern dentistry, and people should be grateful for what they do for them and their loved ones. Consulting with your dentist can determine if dental implants are right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced Dental Solutions of Pittsburgh provides the best dental services available to the community of Pittsburgh, PA. Led by Drs. Dan Rairigh, Joshua Culver, Jacqueline Sumzin, and Dakota Goodrum, the skilled staff expertly applies the latest dental technology in a warm and welcoming environment. Areas of expertise include preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry in addition to dental implants. For more information on what dental implants can do for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittsburghissmiling.com\/contact.html\">contact the office online<\/a> or dial <strong>(412) 854-2310<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are considered the pinnacle of tooth restoration because they can replace missing teeth while mimicking their natural shape, color, luster, and function. This provides a lifelike restoration that will go unnoticed by the casual observer while allowing the patient to consume a wide variety of foods that would be difficult to chew with [&hellip;]<\/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-812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Are Dental Implants Great? | Advanced Dental Solutions of Pittsburgh<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are plenty of reasons to be grateful for dental implants during the holiday season. 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