Summer is just around the corner, and if you’re like most people you already have plans for what you’re going to do when the weather warms up. You might be planning a faraway vacation with family, a quick trip to the beach, or just doing what you can to stay out of the sun at all costs.
If you’re missing teeth, there’s one more thing that you might want to think about: summer could even be the perfect time to get your new dental implants! Here are a few examples of why that could potentially be the case.
Take Advantage of your Free Time
While this isn’t necessarily the case for everyone, many people find themselves with a little bit more free time once summer rolls around. This is obviously the case for students and teachers, but people in other professions might also find that they have a little bit more of an opportunity to take off work when the weather heats up. Dental implant surgery can take a fair amount of time out of your day, not to mention the one or two days that you might have to take off of work. Naturally, getting this done during summer can make this work a little bit easier.
Soft Food Diets Made Easy
In the days after your dental implant surgery, it’s common for patients to adopt a temporary soft food diet. This can make recovery considerably easier and more comfortable.
In many ways, summer is the perfect time to start a soft food diet. Smoothies, ice cream, and even Jell-O can all really hit the spot when temperatures rise and are all excellent choices for people on a soft food diet.
Taking Advantage of the Now
Dental implants can radically change the way that you feel about yourself, and how you deal with those around you. You’ll be able to eat, speak, and meet people with much greater confidence than you ever have before, and given the durability of dental implants, you’ll find that you can take advantage of them for decades to come!
With all this going for them, there’s no reason to wait: take advantage of what dental implants can do for you starting this summer!
About the Author
Dr. Natalie Sigwart believes that dental care isn’t just about the teeth—it’s about helping her patients to live the best life possible. She uses dental implants and other treatments to help people smile their best, and makes her care as convenient as possible so that it doesn’t take away from what matters most. Dr. Sigwart received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. She has also studied effectively with the Spear Education Center and the Dawson Academy.
If you have any question about dental implants, she can be reached at her website or by phone at (207) 942-3000.