{"id":2094,"date":"2023-06-09T23:41:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T23:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=2094"},"modified":"2023-07-09T23:44:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T23:44:28","slug":"enjoying-your-first-summer-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/enjoying-your-first-summer-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Foods You Can Enjoy with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2095 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBQ-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Happy man at barbeque\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBQ-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBQ-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBQ-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBQ-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBQ-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you&#8217;ve recently invested in dental implants, you&#8217;ve made a wise decision. You can enjoy many summer foods you might have avoided, thanks to your new teeth. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are unlike any other tooth replacement method because they have the support of your jawbone to regain 70% of your natural biting force. Although you can eat just about anything, your implant dentist recommends a few precautions to protect your investment.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Never Worry About Slipping or Irritation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A dental implant is unlike any other treatment because it replicates both the root and the crown. A titanium post serves as a root, which is surgically placed into the jawbone. It supports a custom-made restoration that&#8217;s attached using an abundant. With the implant firmly in place, you will never experience any slipping or irritation when indulging in your favorite summer foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enjoy Summer Favorites with Dental Implants<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s easy to forget your dental implants aren&#8217;t your natural teeth, but it\u2019s best to watch out for a few seasonal favorites that can compromise your new smile:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Hot Dogs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Hot dogs are a staple of many summer barbeques and celebrations, but they contain processed fats, which can increase your risk of gum inflammation and infections. An occasional hot dog is fine, but don\u2019t eat them regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Corn of the Cob:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Everyone loves corn on the cob, but it can do a number on your natural teeth and dental implants. Kernels can get stuck between your teeth, which can be difficult to remove. It\u2019s best to cut the corn off the cob to prevent food debris from lingering in your mouth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Skip Sugary Treats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Sugary foods and drinks aren\u2019t just bad for your waistline. They can affect your oral health. Although dental implants can\u2019t get cavities, sugar feeds oral bacteria. It\u2019s better to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Your mouth and body will thank you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Steak: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s difficult to resist a juicy steak. Cut it into small pieces to make it easier to chew to reduce wear and tear on your dental implants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Alcohol: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Limit your consumption of alcohol because it can cause dehydration and a dry mouth, which creates a perfect environment for oral bacteria growth. It also affects your immune system, increasing your risk of infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Besides watching the foods you eat, don\u2019t forget to commit to your oral hygiene. If you\u2019re snacking more often, brush your teeth after every meal. Don\u2019t forget to floss at least once daily and use an antimicrobial mouthwash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit your dentist for your semi-annual cleaning and checkup. You\u2019ll enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile for decades by giving your dental implants the attention they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About Dr. J. Peter St. Clair<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. St. Clair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> earned his dental degree from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and has regularly continued his education to provide specialty services, like dental implants. With the belief that most dental problems are avoidable, he focuses on prevention to help each patient maintain a healthy smile. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/d1.patientconnect365.com\/Portal\/Index\/f542122c909c4becbb236f2da8fc2a51\/RequestAppointment\/1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Request an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> through our website or call (978) 903-3053.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve recently invested in dental implants, you&#8217;ve made a wise decision. You can enjoy many summer foods you might have avoided, thanks to your new teeth. Dental implants are unlike any other tooth replacement method because they have the support of your jawbone to regain 70% of your natural biting force. Although you can eat just about anything, your implant dentist recommends a few precautions to protect your investment.<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-2094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2094"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2096,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094\/revisions\/2096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}