Dig in! Summer Foods You Can Enjoy with Dental Implants

The temperature is rising, the days are getting longer… It must be summertime! This is the season for relaxing poolside with your favorite drink in hand and chowing down on delicious staples next to the barbeque. Fortunately, dental implants are so lifelike and durable you won’t notice they’re there. In fact, unlike other tooth replacement options, you don’t even have to worry about abiding by an extensive list of dietary restrictions. Keep reading to learn all the summer foods you can enjoy with this tooth-rebuilding solution (as well as a few tips for keeping your smile in tip-top shape this time of year).

Summer Foods You Can Enjoy with Dental Implants

Dental implants are the preferred tooth replacement solution for a reason. Instead of resting against your gums, they are surgically inserted directly into your jawbone. As a result, you can enjoy a restored bite force and maximum durability – no embarrassing slippage either! So, you can indulge in classic summer staples like corn on the cob, juicy steak, and crouton-filled salads throughout the season.

A Few Tips to Keep Your Smile Pristine

Although dental implants are innovative in more ways than one, they aren’t indestructible. Like your natural teeth, all it takes is one wrong bite for a crack or chip to occur. Therefore, it’s of the utmost importance that you exercise caution with especially hard or sticky foods, like caramel apples and peanut brittle. Products that are high in sugar, like soda, should also be kept to a minimum since they significantly increase your chances of developing a cavity. Lastly, make sure to avoid unhealthy dental habits (like chewing on ice or using your teeth as tools) and implement a solid at-home oral hygiene routine both morning and night.

How Your Dentist Can Help

Your dentist is your greatest ally when it comes to keeping your teeth and gums in pristine condition throughout the years. That starts with bi-yearly dental checkups and cleanings and expands to much-needed restorative care if a dental problem arises, like gum disease or a cracked dental implant. Simply put, your dental team is there to ensure your smile is in tip-top shape so you can continue to enjoy all this beautiful season has to offer!

Summer is a time for hanging out with family, enjoying the warmer weather, and, of course, eating all the delicious foods that come with the season. Luckily, dental implants won’t stand in your way!

About the Author

Before opening Fantastic Smiles, Dr. Ulysses L. Marable III earned his DMD from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. For more than a decade now, he has spent his days helping local patients and their loved ones’ get the quality dental care they need. To this day, he is committed to undergoing advanced training and continuing education to expand his already impressive clinical skillset. If you are interested in getting dental implants or have a question about caring for them properly, don’t hesitate to visit his website or give him a call at 478-825-3000.