{"id":209,"date":"2021-07-24T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/?p=209"},"modified":"2021-08-10T14:30:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T14:30:17","slug":"summer-foods-you-can-eat-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/24\/summer-foods-you-can-eat-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat Up! 8 Summer Foods You Can Enjoy with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mature_couple_talking_and_smiling_during_summer_picnic__.jpg\" alt=\"Mature couple talking and smiling during summer picnic\" class=\"wp-image-210\" width=\"261\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mature_couple_talking_and_smiling_during_summer_picnic__.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mature_couple_talking_and_smiling_during_summer_picnic__-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mature_couple_talking_and_smiling_during_summer_picnic__-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From family barbeques to romantic picnics, summer is filled with lots of activities surrounding food. If you struggled with tooth loss in the past, then you may have had to miss out on indulging in your favorites. However, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to smile and chew with confidence throughout this beautiful season. If you\u2019re unsure of which summer foods you should and shouldn\u2019t fill your plate with, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 Foods to Fill Your Plate With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants don\u2019t just restore your smile, they restore your bite too! By inserting the implant post directly into your jawbone, you can confidently chew into all of your favorites this season, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Refreshing salads.<\/li><li>Fresh fruit.<\/li><li>Cooked veggies.<\/li><li>Mashed potatoes.<\/li><li>Deviled eggs.<\/li><li>Pasta salad.<\/li><li>Delicious proteins (i.e., chicken, steak, fish).<\/li><li>Ice cream.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Tips to Preserve Your Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like your natural teeth, your dental implants require proper maintenance. To keep your new and improved smile in pristine condition this summer and beyond, make sure to implement the below best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Continue to practice good oral care<\/strong> \u2013 With a more relaxed schedule, you may be tempted to ease up on your dental hygiene regimen. However, consistently brushing and flossing your teeth and dental implants is essential to preventing implant failure. So, make sure to brush your teeth for two full minutes after each meal (or at least twice a day), floss daily, and use mouthwash regularly.<\/li><li><strong>Exercise caution with extremely hard or sticky foods <\/strong>\u2013 All it takes is one wrong crunch into an ice cube, piece of peanut brittle, or rogue popcorn kernel for your dental implant to chip or crack. To prevent that from happening, exercise caution with extremely hard or sticky foods.<\/li><li><strong>Limit your sugar consumption <\/strong>\u2013 Although your dental implants are resistant to decay and infection, your surrounding teeth and gums aren\u2019t. Therefore, keep your sugar consumption to a minimum, reserving products like soda and candy for special occasions.<\/li><li><strong>Schedule your dental checkup and cleaning <\/strong>\u2013 Summer is in full swing, which means 2021 is already halfway through! So, if you have yet to schedule your six-month dental checkup and cleaning, now is the time to do so. Remember, these appointments are essential to keeping your teeth and restorations in pristine condition throughout the years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This summer, you should fully enjoy hanging out with your loved ones around the barbeque, at a picnic, or by the pool. To keep your dental implants in good shape throughout all of your summertime activities, just be sure to fill your plate with the right foods and implement the above best practices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For nearly four decades now, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Thomas A. Gromling<\/a> has helped his nearby patients with everything from routine checkups to more complex treatments, like dental implants. He earned his dental doctorate at the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University and has since completed continuing education courses at world-renowned institutions like the L.D. Pankey Institute Continuum for Advanced Dentistry. His skill and commitment to the field of dentistry have earned him Fellow status at the Academy of General Dentistry too! So, if you\u2019re interested in learning more about caring for your dental implants or would like to schedule an appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or give him a call at <strong>540-869-4377<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From family barbeques to romantic picnics, summer is filled with lots of activities surrounding food. If you struggled with tooth loss in the past, then you may have had to miss out on indulging in your favorites. However, with dental implants, you\u2019ll be able to smile and chew with confidence throughout this beautiful season. 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