Here’s Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Start the Dental Implant Process

Every summer, social media is flooded with selfies of vacationers and partygoers. Unfortunately, many people are shy about smiling because they don’t want to show their missing teeth. Dental implants are the golden standard of tooth replacement. Unlike dentures or bridges, they remain secure in your mouth while looking and functioning like natural teeth. Everyone wants to smile their best, and the summer season is a uniquely ideal time to get the dental implant process started. Read on to find out why.

The Look

Research shows that a person’s smile affects their self-esteem and how they are viewed by other people. Someone might avoid the parties, the beach, the pool, and all the fun that goes along with such places. No one wants to hide inside all summer. Dental implants can give a patient a new, beautiful, youthful smile worth showing off.

The Food

For a few days after the placement surgery, you’ll need to stick to soft foods, and summer is a great time of year for them. Lighter, cooler fare like smoothies, yogurt, and cold soups can provide an especially tasty nutrition solution during the warmer months.

Barbeques beware! After the recovery is over, you’ll be ready to dig into foods you might have thought you’d never be able to chew again. Steaks, corn, and more will be yours for the taking.

The Flexibility

Life tends to get a little more leisurely during the summer. People often have vacation hours to burn and no need to drop kids off at school. This can give you time to relax and recover after the procedure.

While dental benefits expire come the new year, they are still going strong in the summer months. It’s a matter of use-it-or-lose-it, and when they expire, you will not be reimbursed. Believe it or not, last year only 3% of Americans met or exceeded their yearly limits, so you should get your money’s worth while you can.

The Overall Health Benefit

Dental implants don’t just look great: they can improve your overall health. By expanding the variety of foods you can chew, they can bring new variety to your diet. Missing teeth can lead the mouth to sink into the face as the jawbone atrophies from disuse. Dental implants maintain the profile by keeping the jawbone stimulated.

Dental implants are the best way to restore your smile and chewing ability. If you want a beautiful smile this summer, there’s no reason to wait.

About the Practice

Bear Creek Family Dentistry provides quality dental care to Dallas, Arlington, Mesquite, Grapevine, and Fort Worth. By treating every patient with compassion, courtesy, and respect, the practice builds relationships that last for years to come. Services include preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, traditional orthodontic braces, and oral surgery including dental implants. For more information, contact the Cockrell Hill location in Dallas or dial (214) 333-3100.