If your appearance is making you look older than you feel, you may have resigned yourself to the belief that there’s simply nothing you can do about it. After all, we can’t reverse the hands of time. Or can we? The condition of your smile can often age you more profoundly than your skin or hair ever could, but that doesn’t mean there’s no way to fix it. Here are four important ways cosmetic dentistry can help!
It Supports Your Bone Structure
If your face appears to be sagging or your cheeks seem hollow, it can make you look older than your years. But while some may think this is due to wrinkles or loss of collagen, it can often happen when you’re missing teeth. Without them there to stimulate your jaw, your bones begin to deteriorate, causing your face to essentially cave in. This can prematurely age you.
Conversely, when you replace lost teeth with the help of prosthetics like dental implants, bridges, or dentures, you give your jaw bones necessary stimulation and fill in those gaps that develop due to bone loss, instantly making you look younger.
It Gives You a Glowing Grin
When you think of a youthful smile, you likely think of white, shiny teeth. If that’s not what you’re seeing when you look in the mirror, it could be prematurely aging you. Removing stains and discoloration with procedures like professional whitening or veneers can help restore that gorgeous grin back to the days when your teeth were gleaming and new!
It Makes Your Smile Look Less Gummy
Do you have excessive gum tissue that makes your smile appear “gummy” or your teeth look too small? A gum recontouring procedure removes excess tissue that could be holding your grin back from its full potential by making your tooth line more even and your teeth themselves look larger and more evenly shaped.
It Straightens Your Teeth
Crooked teeth not only age you, but they can also make it harder for you to care for your smile. When you straighten them out with the help of Invisalign, you make it easier to brush and floss, thus preventing stains and lowering your risk of cavities and bad breath.
Remember, cosmetic dentistry is an investment in your appearance that will pay dividends by making you look and feel younger. Don’t suffer with smile imperfections that needlessly age you. Speak to your dentist today about which cosmetic dentistry treatments are right for you.
About Dr. Makram
Dr. Mark Makram is proud to help patients achieve their full potential through excellent oral health. If your smile is holding you back from looking and feeling your best, let Dr. Makram and the team help customize a treatment plan that will take years off your appearance and showcase your gorgeous grin.
To schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry, please visit our website or call us today at 239-513-9990.