{"id":100,"date":"2020-11-25T15:20:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T15:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2020-11-25T15:20:27","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T15:20:27","slug":"too-old-dental-implants-westhampton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/25\/too-old-dental-implants-westhampton\/","title":{"rendered":"Too Old for Dental Implants? Nope!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_252279990__1606316045_78664-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"happy seniors who have dental implants in Westhampton\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_252279990__1606316045_78664-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_252279990__1606316045_78664-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_252279990__1606316045_78664.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Experienced. Seasoned. Wise. These are all descriptions you may prefer for yourself over being called old. At this point in your life, you may not be quite as carefree as you were when you were younger, but that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re giving up on life either. Thanks to modern advancements, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants in Westhampton<\/a>, not only are more people simply living longer, but many seniors also lead better, more fulfilling lives than ever before. While you may be \u201ctoo old\u201d for some things, you never outgrow having a strong, confident smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Dental Implants Benefit Aging Seniors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One way seniors are able to continue having a high quality of life is through replacing missing teeth with dental implants. Whether due to decay, gum disease, or injury, you may have suffered from tooth loss, which makes smiling with confidence and eating nutritious foods difficult to say the least. But dental implants offer an alternative to dentures that provides these priceless, timeless benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthy Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A nutritious diet consists of foods that can be difficult to eat with dentures. Crunchy carrots and apples, for example, require a strong bite, but dentures only provide about 30 percent of your bite\u2019s original strength. In contrast, dental implants restore up to 70 percent of your bite, allowing you to fuel your body with the food you need as you age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Confidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike dentures, which just sit on top of the gums, dental implants bond directly with the jaw bone just like natural teeth. As a result, they are extremely stable, meaning that you don\u2019t have to worry about your replacement teeth slipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-Lasting Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To adjust to your ever-changing jaw bone, dentures have to be refitted and altered every few years. On the other hand, dental implants keep the jaw bone strong and can last up to 30 years with the proper maintenance. This means your replacement teeth could last for the rest of your life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Qualifies for Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Age is not a restriction when it comes to this advanced treatment. As long as you have a healthy, infection-free mouth and enough jaw bone to support the implant, you are likely a good candidate for dental implants. However, even if you don\u2019t initially qualify for dental implants, you can become eligible. For instance, if you have had missing teeth for years, your jaw bone has likely lost density, but through a bone graft, it can be made strong enough to hold and support dental implants. If you have gum disease or another oral issue, it can be treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your age, dental implants can enable you love your smile again and keep your body healthy. That way, you can keep enjoying life for many more years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Beach Dental, our focus is on our patients\u2019 overall wellness in addition to oral health. We are proud to offer dental implant placement as well as restoration in one location. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Jason Parli and Dr. Alexis Gersten<\/a> put patient needs and goals first with decades of experience handling this complex treatment. Would you like to talk with them about dental implants? Contact Beach Dental through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by calling 631-325-0731.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experienced. Seasoned. Wise. These are all descriptions you may prefer for yourself over being called old. At this point in your life, you may not be quite as carefree as you were when you were younger, but that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re giving up on life either. 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