{"id":73,"date":"2023-10-12T03:45:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T03:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/?p=73"},"modified":"2023-11-10T04:02:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T04:02:50","slug":"can-dental-implants-help-you-live-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/12\/can-dental-implants-help-you-live-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Embrace Old Age: How Dental Implants Can Help You Live Longer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_217307531__1699289266_44344.jpg\" alt=\"an older woman at the dentist\u2019s office after receiving dental implants  \" class=\"wp-image-74\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_217307531__1699289266_44344.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_217307531__1699289266_44344-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_217307531__1699289266_44344-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tooth loss, no matter how mild or severe, can take its toll when left alone for too long. The inability to live life to the fullest because of the difficulty that eating certain foods, speaking freely, and feeling confident causes leads to a decline in physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But what if there was a solution that not only restored smiles from roots to crowns but also helped patients live longer? Keep reading to discover more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> and whether they can help to extend your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Kind of Harm Can Occur with Missing Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the embarrassment many people feel living without a full set of teeth, many health-related complications can arise as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth loss is commonly tied to various problems such as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and malnutrition. When a person cannot eat nutrient-rich foods because of a lack of teeth, it can cause them to rapidly lose weight and negatively affect their organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, because missing teeth often increases the risk of gum disease, this oral health problem alone can lead to tooth and bone loss as well as heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure if the infection enters the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the key factor that ties all these health problems together is the fact that all can be life-threatening if not properly treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Dental Implants Extend a Person\u2019s Lifespan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the actual dental implant itself is unlikely to add years to a person\u2019s life, the reason it can help to extend one\u2019s lifespan is because of how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These titanium posts mimic the function of tooth roots, which provide continuous stimulation to the jawbone. As a result, eating a healthy, nutrient-rich diet is possible. Bone and tooth loss are unlikely because of the stability and encouragement the jawbone is receiving thanks to the work of implant posts placed into this area of the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants also serve to boost confidence, which can do wonders for an individual\u2019s mental and emotional health. When you feel good about your appearance, you\u2019ll want to show it off to others instead of feeling depressed and alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is possible to feel happier with other tooth replacement solutions like dentures and dental bridges, they cannot provide the same level of function and life expectancy as dental implants. As the superior restorative solution for treating tooth loss, you can\u2019t go wrong with these permanent prosthetics if you want to enjoy living life for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Grand Dental \u2013 Wilmington<br><\/strong>At Grand Dental \u2013 Wilmington, tooth loss doesn\u2019t have to be the long-term reality for patients. Instead, dental implants can provide a safe and effective way to replace missing teeth and enjoy all that life has to offer. As permanent prosthetics that integrate with the bone tissues, these artificial teeth reach down to the roots and rebuild smiles all the way to the crowns. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(815) 240-8822<\/strong> to find out how we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth loss, no matter how mild or severe, can take its toll when left alone for too long. The inability to live life to the fullest because of the difficulty that eating certain foods, speaking freely, and feeling confident causes leads to a decline in physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But what if there was [&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":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can Dental Implants Help You Live Longer | Grand Dental - Wilmington<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Can dental implants help you live longer? 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