{"id":547,"date":"2021-06-12T17:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-12T17:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=547"},"modified":"2021-06-21T17:55:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T17:55:22","slug":"summer-foods-and-which-ones-are-fine-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/12\/summer-foods-and-which-ones-are-fine-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Summer Foods You Can Freely Eat with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While each season has its own special meals you can\u2019t wait to enjoy, there is just something about summer foods<\/a> that leaves people wanting more. From juicy steaks and kabobs to corn on the cob, beans, and sweet watermelon, you will often find most of these, if not all, at the next party you attend. But if you have dental implants, are these okay to eat? Before you begin to worry if your new teeth will keep you from enjoying all your favorite foods this summer, read on to find out which ones you\u2019re free to add to your plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Dental Implants Versus Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are is an endless number of benefits that come with dental implants, one of the most prominent is the ability to eat with greater ease and functionality. Instead of worrying about your prosthetic slipping or falling out while trying to eat your favorite foods, dental implants are held firmly in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The surgical process requires placing each implant into your jawbone, creating a solid foundation for your new smile. During your recovery phase, osseointegration will allow your implants and bone tissues to fuse. As a result, you will notice a stronger bite force and greater chewing power thanks to their permanency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Foods Are Okay to Eat with Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely not all foods are actually okay to eat though, right? It is true there are certain foods and beverages you\u2019ll want to avoid or significantly limit because of their ability to stain and potentially damage your dental implants. But by making a few adjustments to how you eat your food, you can expect to enjoy the many great flavors of summer\u2019s must-have meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n