Discussions about dental implants often center on the physical health benefits they provide. Indeed, they can do much to support the wellness of both your mouth and body. But did you know that they can do even more than that? In fact, they may benefit your mental well-being by boosting your confidence and increasing your quality of life. Just how can they accomplish that? This blog post discusses five specific ways.
Look Younger
Youth is associated with many good qualities. Unfortunately, tooth loss can prematurely age you. It can make your cheeks look hollow, and it can change the overall shape of your face. The good news is that dental implants address such issues; they fill out your cheeks and can prevent your jawbone from deteriorating, which helps your facial structure to remain the same. When you look as young as possible, you may feel better equipped to face the world with confidence and positivity.
Share Your Smile
Self-consciousness about missing teeth might cause you to hold back from smiling. Dental implants can give you the boost you need to share your smile with the world. This can make others around you happier — and it may make you happier as well! In fact, according to the facial feedback hypothesis, the mere act of smiling, even if it is forced, can prove to be a mood booster.
Eat without Worry
Have your missing teeth ever caused you to worry about food? Perhaps you declined invitations to restaurants out of fear that nothing on the menu would be easy for you to consume. Dental implants can allow you to eat virtually any food. They deliver a strong bite force and never slip out of place, so you can chow down in social situations without being overly concerned about your ability to eat.
Speak with Clarity
Speech depends on complex interactions between numerous bodily structures, including the teeth. When teeth are missing, it can be challenging to enunciate certain sounds. Fortunately, dental implants can restore your teeth, so you can look forward to speaking naturally and confidently, whether you are chatting with friends or making a big presentation in the boardroom.
Rely on Your Dental Implants
Traditional dentures and other forms of tooth replacement can be functional, but they might fail you at any time. For example, dentures may slip out of place, or you might accidentally drop them and damage them. Dental implants and their restorations can be permanently fixed in your mouth. They also have a high success rate and tend to last for decades. You can rely on them day after day and year after year.
Dental implants can be good for your body and your mind. Talk to an implant provider to learn more about how they might boost your confidence and improve your daily life.
Meet the Practice
Drs. Steve Koo, William Shepard, and Thomas Weil are proud to provide advanced dental implant services for the Houston community, including dental implant placement, preliminary surgeries, and more. If you have questions about this form of tooth replacement or would like to request a consultation, contact Piney Point Dental Implant Center at 713-597-7340.