{"id":325,"date":"2023-06-24T18:10:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T18:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/?p=325"},"modified":"2024-09-24T04:05:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T04:05:57","slug":"why-dental-implants-shouldnt-make-you-embarrassed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/why-dental-implants-shouldnt-make-you-embarrassed\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Dental Implants Shouldn\u2019t Make You Embarrassed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/why-dental-implants-shouldnt-make-you-embarrassed\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_418005096__1690913320_26246.jpg\" alt=\"smiling person with a dental implant in their mouth\" class=\"wp-image-326\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_418005096__1690913320_26246.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_418005096__1690913320_26246-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_418005096__1690913320_26246-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are some of the most celebrated tooth replacement options by dentists\u2014the so-called \u201cimplant revolution\u201d has completely changed the face of dentistry to the benefit of patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as incredible as tooth replacement can be and as far as it has progressed, there are people who are self-conscious about showing their face with a new tooth in their mouth. In the worst cases, that can prevent people from getting the care they seriously need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the interest of changing the narrative, here are a few reasons why dental implants aren\u2019t anything to be embarrassed about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Their Realism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are meticulously crafted from some of the most sophisticated materials available. The restoration is generally made of porcelain, and designed by specialists who are experts at matching the rest of someone\u2019s smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means that someone who is meeting you for the first time will have a hard time telling that you\u2019ve had dental work done\u2014most people won\u2019t even know that you have one until you say something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Their Stability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the worst things about missing a tooth is the way it affects your ability to enjoy meals with the people you love. Dental implants can restore a lot of the bite force that you may have lost along with your tooth, giving you the ability to enjoy food again in a way that you may not have been able to for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Their Investment in Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants can provide you with all kinds of health benefits, like protecting the jaw from atrophy and allowing you to process nutrition properly. In that way, this kind of dental work represents an investment in yourself. For that reason, they\u2019re something to take pride in, not to be embarrassed about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. James Kramer has been a dentist for over 30 years, and to this day there\u2019s nothing he loves more than getting to welcome new patients to his office and help them to smile their absolute best. He takes the time to help every patient explore treatment options and find the method that\u2019s best for them. Dr. Kramer received his degree from the Temple University School of Dentistry. He\u2019s also a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor earned by less than 5% of dentists in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about dental implants, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (302) 436-5133.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dental implants are some of the most celebrated tooth replacement options by dentists\u2014the so-called \u201cimplant revolution\u201d has completely changed the face of dentistry to the benefit of patients. However, as incredible as tooth replacement can be and as far as it has progressed, there are people who are self-conscious about showing their face with a new tooth in their mouth. In the worst cases, that can prevent people from getting the care they seriously need. In the interest of changing the narrative, here are a few reasons why dental implants aren\u2019t anything to be embarrassed about. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/why-dental-implants-shouldnt-make-you-embarrassed\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dental Implants Shouldn&#039;t Embarrass You | Dr. James Kramer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re interested in replacing your teeth but are self-conscious about the changes that&#039;ll make, here are a few things to consider.\" \/>\n<meta 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