The Benefits of Dental Implants SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE Dental implants are an effective solution for lost or missing teeth and are a great option for many patients, as they help them feel better, look better, regain confidence, and have a better quality of life. They match your natural teeth. Just like your natural teeth, dental implants are versatile and come in all different sizes, shapes, and shades. They also behave just like your real teeth, so you can brush, floss, and chew as you normally would. Implants can also be put in right beside your natural teeth and will match seamlessly, as they fit right in the gap and match the color. They support your surrounding teeth. If you lose a tooth, the adjacent teeth become subject to shifting because they lack the support of a tooth next to them. This can lead to a severely crooked smile and some serious misalignment in your mouth. A dental implant provides the same support as a natural tooth. They prevent bone loss. When you lose teeth, you also lose bone mass in your jaw. If a missing tooth and root is not replaced with an implant within a year, bone loss can potentially occur. Dentures do not connect to anything and can lead to deterioration of the empty spot where the tooth once was.
They prevent changes to your facial shape. Dental implants both protect and support your facial structure. When bone loss occurs in the jaw, your face can lose structure and sag as a result. Wrinkles, thinner lips, and a pointed chin may also result from missing teeth in your mouth. Implants mimic teeth and prevent these facial changes from occurring. They make it easier to speak. Oftentimes, missing teeth can impact your ability to form certain sounds and words with your mouth. If you have dentures in, they can also slide around while you are trying to speak, significantly impacting the way you talk. Implants are a great solution for this! If you are a dental implant candidate or have any questions when it comes to implants, give us a call today! We are prepared to help you smile with confidence!
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Ingredients
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup sugar • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/3 cup maple syrup • 1/4 tsp molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. 3. In a smaller bowl, combine maple syrup, molasses, vanilla, and oil. 4. Mix the wet ingredients with the dry mixture. Mix in chocolate chips. 5. Place large spoonfuls of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 11 minutes.
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