Dental implants not only enhance overall appearance but can also benefit those with certain health disorders. It is thought that dental implants can help strengthen your jaw bone and may also have a positive effect on an abnormal bite. Also known as malocclusion, an abnormal bite can cause a number of health problems. Here are some ways dental implants can provide you with a better quality of life. 

Improve Chewing

If you have an abnormal bite, you may be unable to chew your food properly. This is dangerous because when you do not chew your food properly, you may swallow large pieces of food, raising the risk for choking.

Improperly chewing food because of malocclusion or other dental problems is especially dangerous for people who have preexisting swallowing problems as a result of a stroke or other neurological disorder. In addition, people who have bite problems may not enjoy eating, and because of this, they may limit their food intake. This is especially unhealthy for people who have preexisting medical conditions such as diabetes, where a healthy diet that is rich in raw fruits and vegetables is crucial to their well-being. Dental implants can correct an abnormal bite so that you can chew your food properly, lower your risk for choking, and enjoy consuming a healthy diet. 

Minimize Cavity And Gingivitis Risk

Malocclusion also raises your risk for cavities and gum disease. When teeth are too crowded or overlap one another, it is difficult to clean them properly. Crowded teeth make it hard to floss in between the teeth, which increases your risk of calculus development and subsequent gingivitis and cavities. When your overcrowded teeth are removed and replaced with dental implants, you will be better able to properly floss between your teeth and brush under your gum line to help remove plaque before it hardens into tartar or calculus.

While you are awaiting your dental implant surgery, talk to your dentist about interventions that will help keep your teeth and gums healthy. Your dentist may recommend that you augment brushing and flossing with an antimicrobial oral mouthwash to help wash away the bacteria that your toothbrush and floss cannot reach.

If you have an abnormal bite, make an appointment with your dentist to learn more about how dental implants can help improve the quality of your life while enhancing your smile. Not only can dental implants improve your smile and self-esteem, but they can also provide you with a number of health benefits. 

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