THE FACTS ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS Is There a Clear Choice That Fits All?
When Henry Ford developed the Model T, he created a one-size-fits-all car. It was a huge success for American industry, and people loved it. Having only one model made it easy to manufacture and easy to market. To keep things simple, Ford famously only offered the Model T in one color: black. Essentially, everyone got the same car. But it wasn’t long before Americans decided they wanted something different. The Model T was a good car, but people wanted something that wasn’t cookie-cutter and that met their specific needs. City dwellers and rural farmers, for instance, used their vehicles for very different reasons to meet their needs. So, it was no surprise that Ford’s competitors started to dominate the market by offering vehicles with different colors and options. People loved the choice. The same story can be applied to dental implants. Though they were created to make our lives easier and meet our needs, dental implants weren’t
initially meeting everyone’s needs. Because, of course, we’re all different!
If we have a 75-year-old female patient who needs
dental implants in order to help her chew but she is petite and her jaw is small, we can build implants that meet her needs. She may only need four implants. By contrast, a muscular patient who is 45 years old and has a wide jaw is going to need something completely different. We expect he needs another 40 years of good function, and we need to fit his jaw. In this case, he may need six to eight implants. Plus, we need to overengineer his implants in order to adapt to his long- term requirements. The bottom line is that we can’t take a cookie-cutter approach to dental implants. Every patient is different, so we must understand their needs and customize their plan to fit those needs. It can’t be done any other way! Want to learn more about dental implants? We have a free recorded message that goes through the nine questions you need to know before committing to dental implants. Simply call to 833-332-7373, ext. 2 , to listen to this 24-hour free recorded message!
Who says a loaded potato has to clog your arteries? In this healthy version that serves four, a sweet potato base is topped with fiber- rich bean salsa. Easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
INGREDIENTS • 4 medium sweet potatoes • 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed • 2 medium tomatoes, diced • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander • 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup sour cream • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
DIRECTIONS 1. With a fork, prick each sweet potato a few times. Microwave the potatoes on high 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and salt. When the potatoes are done, microwave the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes. 3. Cool potatoes slightly, then cut each potato open lengthwise. Pull the halves apart to create space to spoon the warm bean salsa inside. 4. Add a scoop of sour cream to each potato, garnish with cilantro, and serve!
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