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For a lot of people, summer is a time when your run outside, fire up the grill, and enjoy the warm weather. But here in Tucson, summer is really all about trying to stay out of the heat as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to spend some time in the A\/C, you may use this as an opportunity to get some dental work that you\u2019ve been putting off. If you\u2019re missing teeth, for example, you might want to try getting dental implants<\/a>. Here\u2019s why summer is the perfect time to spring for this surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. A Little More Downtime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically, when kids are out of school, people\u2019s schedules start to slow down a little bit. There isn\u2019t the holiday rush that picks up in fall and winter, and people in general seem a little bit more likely to take things easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a little bit of downtime now, this summer is a great opportunity to make a difference in your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Joys of a Soft Food Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Immediately after surgery, it may be a good idea to refrain from eating anything tough or chewy. Many providers even recommend adopting a soft food diet for a few days, and even though it might not always be strictly necessary to do so, it\u2019s never really a bad idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under normal circumstances, sticking to a soft food diet may be a little bit of a challenge. However, in the summertime, it may actually be something that you enjoy! Smoothies, cold soups, and even a little bit of ice cream are great on a summer\u2019s day, and these staples are perfect for a soft food diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. No Time Like The Present<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The biggest thing that makes summer a great time to get dental implants is that it happens to be summer right now! The sooner you take the plunge into getting dental implants, the faster you\u2019ll be able to eat, talk, and smile the best that you can. So if you\u2019re on the fence, there\u2019s no time like now to start bettering your oral health. By this time next summer, you\u2019ll have a smile to be proud of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Alison Fitzgerald has spent the last 15 years helping her patients to love their smiles. She takes the time to get to know her patients as people, which makes improving both their health and self-esteem all the more gratifying. Dr. Fitzgerald received her doctorate from the Creighton School of Dentistry, and since graduating has studied extensively at with Partners in Synergy, the Kois Center, and the American Orthodontic Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about dental implants, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (520) 338-2980.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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