Aging is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways around losing the luster of your pearly whites. Some people may see wrinkles as the most obvious sign of aging, but the appearance of your smile is critical to making an impression. Visual indicators of an aging smile are the shape of your teeth, which can be worn down from years of chewing food and grinding teeth, and yellowing from eroded enamel. Here are three ways cosmetic dentistry can get back your youthful glow.
Brightening Your Smile
Regardless of your oral hygiene routine, your teeth can become discolored with age. Teeth whitening is a popular, non-invasive cosmetic dentistry procedure that freshens up residue-ridden smiles. While there are products you can purchase to brighten up your smile from home, no at-home treatment comes close to professional results. A single whitening session with your dentist can give you a smile ten shades brighter and turn back the clock.
Preserving Your Facial Structure
As you grow older, your skin naturally begins to lose elasticity which can cause your face to sag. If you are missing teeth, the surrounding bone mass starts to reabsorb into the body and change the shape of your face. Cosmetic dentistry can offer a way to preserve and restore the natural contour of your face with dental implants. The implants will function as your natural teeth would and stimulate the bone to stop resorption.
Fixing Fragile and Crooked Teeth
It’s not unusual to develop cracks or chips in your teeth with age. No matter if your teeth are excessively worn, loose, or damaged, cosmetic dentistry has treatment options to rejuvenate your smile.
Fragile, crooked, damaged, or worn teeth can be restored with veneers, cosmetic bonding, braces, and crowns. Loose or missing teeth can be treated with dental bridges, partial or full dentures, or implants. Your dentist can combine multiple forms of restoration to achieve your smile goals and hide signs of damage and aging.
Cosmetic dentistry will have you feeling like your younger self again. Turn back time and restore your confidence with the help of your dentist.
About the Author
Dr. Zachary Brice and the talented staff of Brice Dental are with you all the way on the journey to your dream smile. The practice offers a variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures, from veneers and Lumineers to metal-free restorations to Invisalign. If you’re interested in achieving your smile goals, you can contact Dr. Brice through his website or by phone at (210) 680-3611.