{"id":1307,"date":"2023-07-30T15:53:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-30T19:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/?p=1307"},"modified":"2023-09-13T15:56:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T19:56:25","slug":"nourishing-your-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/nourishing-your-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Savoring Success: Nourishing Your Dental Implants for Years to Come"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental implants<\/a> are one of the best and most permanent ways to improve your smile and keep your mouth healthy and chewing for years to come. Once you have implants, you can basically eat whatever you want, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, that\u2019s true, but you may want to consider how certain foods will affect the health of your implants if you want to keep them strong, healthy, and doing their job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Does Food Matter? Isn\u2019t the Implant Permanent?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing lasts forever. Dental implants can last for decades if properly maintained, and the first step is knowing that the rod that your implants are secured with is anchored in bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bone, if exposed to an abundance of salt, sugar, or caffeine can cause bones to degrade slowly over time, leading to loose implants and unhealthy teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Foods Should I Eat to Strengthen My Implants?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, you should eat a diet consisting of calcium, vitamin D, and other minerals. These will improve the density of your bones, warding off conditions like osteoporosis and improving the bond between your dental implant and the bone it\u2019s anchored in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of foods rich in these vitamins and minerals include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n