{"id":228,"date":"2021-11-06T20:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T20:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2021-11-15T20:25:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T20:25:34","slug":"eating-with-dental-implants-at-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/06\/eating-with-dental-implants-at-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to Choose Dental Implants This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_295269642__1636940289_25617.jpg\" alt=\"two men preparing Thanksgiving dinner\" class=\"wp-image-229\" width=\"317\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_295269642__1636940289_25617.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_295269642__1636940289_25617-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_295269642__1636940289_25617-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving is right around the corner and attempting to eat with friends and family can be incredibly difficult and embarrassing if you suffer from tooth loss. The inability to enjoy your favorite foods can make the holidays a not-so-wonderful time of year. However, with the help of permanent prosthetics, you can change your perspective and your smile. Here are three reasons <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/dental-implants.html\">eating with dental implants<\/a> will make this special day with the ones you love a more enjoyable and memorable event.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Consume More Nutritious Food That Benefits Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike dentures that limit your ability to consume nutrient-rich foods because of their instability, dental implants are sturdy and fully functional. As a result, you can feel confident in eating nutritious items that not only improve your gum health but also provide your body with the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients it needs to work effectively. Not to mention, each time you bite down, you\u2019ll continue to stimulate your jawbone, so you won\u2019t need to worry about the potential for facial collapse over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Get to Eat the Foods You Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving is all about the food. When you\u2019re living with missing teeth, you may miss out on the delicious sides and main course because of the difficulties of chewing and biting. With dental implants, however, that is no longer an issue. Turkey, dressing, vegetables, and all the other wonderful dishes on the table can finally be enjoyed. Instead of having to cut up your food into small pieces for easier consumption or forgoing some of your favorites altogether, you can freely eat without worry or anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Be Free to Smile and Engage in Conversation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No Thanksgiving meal is complete without ample conversation. While there may be certain topics you and your family tend to shy away from, you can feel more confident engaging in small talk with your aunt, cousin, mom, or adult child. Instead of sitting quietly and attempting to fade into the background out of fear or embarrassment, you can sit upright and smile proudly. You may even find that you are encouraging other members of your family to smile when it\u2019s time to take pictures to commemorate this year\u2019s holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let tooth loss keep you from enjoying the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Instead, talk to your dentist about the possibility of dental implants in Weyauwega and let these unique, superior prosthetics change the way you eat, converse, and live your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<br><\/strong>Dr. William Twohig understands tooth loss can be devastating, especially around the holidays. If you\u2019re tired of feeling ashamed of your smile and want to embrace a better quality of life, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(920) 867-3101<\/strong>. Our dental team will work with you to establish your smile goals and help you achieve a newer, healthier, and more beautiful appearance while using ceramic dental implants. Not only will you regain better functionality when eating, speaking, and smiling, but you\u2019ll also enjoy prosthetics that can last decades or even a lifetime with proper maintenance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is right around the corner and attempting to eat with friends and family can be incredibly difficult and embarrassing if you suffer from tooth loss. The inability to enjoy your favorite foods can make the holidays a not-so-wonderful time of year. 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