{"id":1856,"date":"2020-03-20T12:11:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T12:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1856"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:09:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T10:09:37","slug":"considering-having-dental-implants-fitted-four-key-health-benefits-of-this-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/considering-having-dental-implants-fitted-four-key-health-benefits-of-this-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering having dental implants fitted? Four key health benefits of this procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When one thinks of a cosmetic procedure, one\ntypically imagines a procedure designed solely to alter someone&#8217;s appearance,\nhopefully for the better. While this is true of many cosmetic treatments that\nare performed on the skin and other parts of the body, in dentistry, many\nprocedures also offer health benefits. So, while you may be in two minds about\napproaching your dentist for a cosmetic procedure, it is likely that your\nhealth will benefit in some way too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/benefits-dental-implants.jpg\" alt=\"benefits-dental-implants\" class=\"wp-image-1857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/benefits-dental-implants.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/benefits-dental-implants-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/benefits-dental-implants-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most beneficial procedures for both\nyour physical and mental well-being in the field of cosmetic dentistry is that\nof oral implants; designed to imitate your natural teeth, implants can fill\ngaps in your smile and bite, with the strength of your natural teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nyou decide to undertake <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants\nin St John\u2019s Wood<\/a>, our team of cosmetic dentists at <strong>Aura Dental<\/strong> will guide you through every step of the procedure.\nFrom the initial fitting to aftercare, our dentists will make sure that your\nimplants last as long as possible, allowing you to smile with complete\nconfidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what are the health benefits of having <strong>dental implants in St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong>? Read on to find out more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Better digestion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our teeth are the first part of the digestive\nsystem and, like most systems, if part of it is missing, the system cannot\nusually operate correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may seem harmless to miss a few\nteeth, it prevents the correct grinding and chewing of food; so when the food\nreaches the stomach, it is usually comprised of larger chunks, meaning that the\nstomach has to produce extra acid for digestion. <strong>Dental implants in\nSt John\u2019s Wood<\/strong> allow you to break down food into smaller chunks and\nreduce the chance of developing any gastrointestinal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reduction of headaches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing teeth can cause us to grind our jaws\ntogether as we sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excessive grinding of teeth has been linked to\na higher prevalence of headaches, migraines and even tensing of the back and\nshoulder muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As implants ensure that all of your teeth\nshould fit together correctly, this will prevent grinding and thus, reduce\nheadaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lowered risk of periodontal disease<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease is more prevalent in people who\nhave missing teeth. This is because, in the most basic terms, the plaque and\nbacteria have easier access to the gums, as there are no teeth to block them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants reduce the risk of gum disease, as\nbacteria cannot get underneath them to attack the gum line and, as they fill\nall the gaps in your mouth, it is harder for bacteria to get to the gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Improved nutrition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a sad fact that people who have lost a\nfew teeth or even wear dentures often avoid harder foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue is that many foods that are good for\nus, like fruits and vegetables, are harder to bite into; if you have implants\nfitted, you will be able to bite into the toughest foods with ease, creating a\nhealthier and more varied diet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When one thinks of a cosmetic procedure, one typically imagines a procedure designed solely to alter someone&#8217;s appearance, hopefully for the better. While this is true of many cosmetic treatments that are performed on the skin and other parts of the body, in dentistry, many procedures also offer health benefits. So, while you may be &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/considering-having-dental-implants-fitted-four-key-health-benefits-of-this-procedure\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Considering having dental implants fitted? Four key health benefits of this procedure<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1857,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Considering having dental implants fitted? 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