{"id":251,"date":"2023-02-09T01:57:55","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T01:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novaoms.net\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2023-03-13T02:02:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T02:02:27","slug":"dating-oral-health-and-how-dental-implants-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novaoms.net\/blog\/?p=251","title":{"rendered":"Dating, Oral Health, &amp; How Dental Implants Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novaoms.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/on-a-date.jpg\" alt=\"smiling people on a date \" class=\"wp-image-252\" width=\"299\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novaoms.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/on-a-date.jpg 944w, https:\/\/www.novaoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/on-a-date-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.novaoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/on-a-date-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to a survey from DentaVox, 68% of respondents stopped seeing their partner because they had bad teeth or breath. Only 22% of those who were broken up with realized that their partner may have done so for that reason. There are several oral health concerns that can stand in your way if you\u2019re looking for love, and gaps in your smile is one of them. Keep reading to learn how dating and dental health are linked as well as how dental implants can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Link Between Dating and Dental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Match.com conducted a survey of over 5,000 people regarding how someone\u2019s smile affected their attractiveness. They found that 58% of men and 71% of women ranked a good smile as the biggest &#8220;must&#8221; in a partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One researcher believes this is because a nice smile is a sign of good health. Additionally, your teeth can help potential partners determine if you smoke, drink excessively, and what your diet is like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you\u2019re missing teeth? Gaps in your grin can cause your face to lose shape since the teeth are no longer helping maintain its structure. Additionally, the lack of stimulation in those areas will cause the jawbone to erode. This further contributes to facial collapse. This can cause you to look older than you actually are and for your face to have a less appealing look overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Dental Implants Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can you do about missing teeth? Though there are a variety of ways to replace them, dental implants are the option of choice for many patients. This is because they are the only permanent solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, dental implants are the only way to replace both the roots and crown of a missing tooth. They are inserted into the jawbone and spend the next four to six months fusing with it through osseointegration. This provides your jawbone with the stimulation needed to remain healthy and strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, osseointegration makes implants as long-lasting as your natural teeth. This is only possible with proper care. To ensure your new smile lasts as long as possible, avoid smoking, drinking excessively, consuming too many sweets, and using your teeth as tools. Attend regular dental visits and eat a tooth-healthy diet of veggies, fruit, lean meats, nuts, fish, and dairy. This will keep your smile looking its best so you can start seeing more success in your dating life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think that missing teeth are making it harder for you to succeed in the world of dating? Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial &amp; Implant Surgery is here to help. They offer dental implants to fill in the spaces in your smirk with long-lasting, reliable, and realistic pearly whites. They can also give you advice on how to properly care for your new beam. If you want to learn more about Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial &amp; Implant Surgery or to make an appointment, call their Reston office at (703) 912-0052, their Alexandria office at (571) 777-6501, or visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaoms.net\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a survey from DentaVox, 68% of respondents stopped seeing their partner because they had bad teeth or breath. Only 22% of those who were broken up with realized that their partner may have done so for that reason. 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