Your appearance changes quite a bit as you age. Wrinkles and white hair can appear gradually, but those aren’t the only changes that occur. Believe it or not, your teeth can suffer the effects of aging. You don’t have to go under a knife to turn back the clock. Here are a few common cosmetic dental treatments to refresh your smile by reversing signs of aging.
Old Metal Restorations
Metal crowns have been the go-to solution to protect damaged teeth because they are durable, effective, and affordable. However, they stick out like a sore thumb, instantly alerting people of your age.
Modern restorations are made of ceramic materials, which allow them to be customized to look like a real tooth. Swapping your old restorations will take years off your appearance while benefiting from a biocompatible solution to improve your oral and overall health.
Chipped or Cracked Teeth
Teeth are incredibly strong, but they can show signs of wear and tear over time. Chips and cracks can occur with age. Dental bonding is a quick solution to repair the damage.
A composite resin is shaded to the color of your enamel to blend in with your tooth when used to treat minor issues. After just one appointment, you can have a youthful smile.
Tooth Stains or Discoloration
Teeth come in many shades and tones. However, they also change color over the years. Smoking, poor oral hygiene, or drinking a lot of coffee can make your teeth look brown or yellow. In addition, your enamel gets thinner with age, which causes more of your yellowish dentin to be visible.
Teeth whitening can get your smile up to 8 shades whiter, with results that can last for several months or years with the correct care, like brushing and flossing. You will look significantly younger and have a confident smile to be proud of.
Missing Teeth
Tooth loss is associated with being elderly. Researchers have found that replacing missing teeth can take 10 years off your appearance. You have more options than ever before to replace lost teeth, like traditional fixed bridges, dental implants, and dentures.
You can’t put a price on the benefits of a young, vibrant smile. It’s never too late to invest in the smile of your dreams with cosmetic dentistry.
About Dr. Zelia Cannon
Dr. Cannon earned her dental degree at New York University College of Dentistry and has continued her education in many advanced treatments, including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and laser dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Request an appointment through her website or call her office at (862) 259-7637.