{"id":45,"date":"2023-04-05T23:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T23:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2023-05-18T23:27:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T23:27:49","slug":"why-dental-implants-are-great-for-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/05\/why-dental-implants-are-great-for-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Dental Implants Are Great for Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_68884885__1684452248_10248.jpg\" alt=\"smiling hockey player missing a tooth\" class=\"wp-image-46\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_68884885__1684452248_10248.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_68884885__1684452248_10248-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_68884885__1684452248_10248-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No athlete ever wants to lose any teeth, but it\u2019s an unfortunate hazard of the job. When you really give the game your all and start taking risks, there\u2019s always a chance of winding up with a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the dust settles and the tooth is out, however, athletes are then left with the choice of what they should replace it with. If you ask any dentist, they\u2019ll tell you that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> are one of the best methods of tooth replacement that there is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a matter of fact, this method of tooth replacement is particularly well-suited to athletes. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s why that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Dental Implants are Great for Athletes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to replace your teeth as an athlete, you probably want something strong enough to stand up to damage. If you\u2019re looking for durability, you really can\u2019t do much better than dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike dentures and bridges, dental implants can rely on the jawbone for support. That means that they\u2019re much more stable than other tooth replacement options\u2014as a matter of fact, over 95% percent of dental implants are successful at 20 years! No matter how hard you work, you can depend on your dental implants to hold strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Tooth Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might wonder why tooth replacement is such a big deal in the first place\u2014after all, a gap in your smile might be a great way to intimidate the other team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you need your teeth for important things like chewing and biting, and missing even one can limit how well you\u2019ll be able to grind up your food. Chewing is the first step in digestion, so that means that you may not be getting all the nutrients you could from your meals. If you\u2019re an athlete, that\u2019s the last thing you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent Further Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what can happen, you should take extra steps to ensure that you don\u2019t do any more damage to your teeth. The best way to do that is to get a professionally crafted sports guard. Your dentist can craft one that won\u2019t distract you while you play, but that\u2019s strong enough to protect you when you need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get a dental implant, a mouthguard becomes even more important. A dental implant is an investment in your smile, so you should do what you can to protect it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Dental Center of Lakewood, our merits don\u2019t end at our ability to provide friendly, comprehensive care. We aim to offer our patients some much-needed peace of mind. When you see the work that our dental team can do and the broad swath of expertise that our dentists have access to, you\u2019ll be completely at ease until the moment you leave our office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about dental implants, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (214) 823-5253.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No athlete ever wants to lose any teeth, but it\u2019s an unfortunate hazard of the job. When you really give the game your all and start taking risks, there\u2019s always a chance of winding up with a dental emergency. 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