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Missing teeth in visible areas of the mouth can be very embarrassing. In fact, it may cause you to hide your smile or avoid it altogether. Worse yet, it can take a serious toll on your self-esteem, making it difficult for you to excel both personally and professionally. If you\u2019ve been hesitant to replace your missing teeth with dental implants<\/a> because you\u2019re afraid they \u201clook fake\u201d or that having prosthetic teeth is something to be ashamed of, here are a few great reasons why there\u2019s no need to be embarrassed about dental implants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dine With Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With dental implants, gone are the days that you had to miss out on the foods you love because you couldn\u2019t chew them properly or were afraid of your dentures coming loose while you ate. Because dental implants are permanently attached to your jaw, they will not shift or fall out during meals. This allows you to expand your diet and lower your risk of malnutrition. If you’ve been avoiding dining out, dental implants are your golden ticket to once again enjoying restaurants, parties, and social events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smile Freely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your smile is your calling card, and an important way to showcase your confidence. But when you hide it away out of embarrassment, you can appear unfriendly or standoffish. This can hurt your job and relationship prospects, as well as your self-esteem. When you replace your teeth with dental implants, you can regain lost confidence and embrace social interactions with a smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have dentures, you are likely to know the feeling of not wanting anyone to see you with your teeth out or see your prosthetics soaking overnight. With dental implants, you don\u2019t have to worry about either of those things, because your they don\u2019t come out. That means there\u2019s no chance of someone catching you without your smile ready.\u00a0 Better yet, cleaning them is easy. Just brush and floss like you would your real teeth. No need to remove them to soak, or to hide the cup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customize Your Look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With dental implants you have a great deal of control over your new smile. You can choose the shade of your new teeth, as well as the type of implant, whether you\u2019re looking for individual implants, implant dentures, or implant bridges. Your dentist can help you select the best option for your individual mouth, but rest assured your restored smile will look natural and beautiful and your dental implants will blend in without appearing obvious or looking fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, dental implants are a durable, natural-looking, permanent way to replace missing teeth. Thanks to their secure placement and extremely lifelike appearance, you can once again smile and eat with confidence. To learn more about these dynamic prosthetics, please schedule a consultation with your dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Stokes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Shannon Stokes<\/a> has been a valued dentist in the Plano community for nearly 20 years and has enjoyed helping generations of patients improve their smiles. Dr. Stokes is a 1996 graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry and has taken numerous postgraduate courses in specialty dentistry topics including cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, dental implants, and even orthodontics for adults. He also has vast experience in surgical care, root canal therapy and cosmetic and restorative dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule a consultation for dental implants, please visit our website<\/a> or call our friendly office at 972-596-0200.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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