How Aging Can Affect Your Smile

Your appearance can change significantly as you age. Wrinkles and gray hair aren’t the only signs of aging. Your teeth can show the passing of time. The natural aging process can affect your smile in many ways, but your cosmetic dentist has the solutions you need to turn back the clock.

Common Age-Related Dental Problems

Years of poor oral hygiene, bad habits, and even wear and tear can make your teeth look aged. Not to mention, they change color naturally as you get older. The most common age-related dental problems include:

• Enamel Loss
• Tooth Stains and Discoloration
• Tooth Decay
• Chips and Cracks
• Missing Teeth

No matter the issue, you can look years older than your true age. Your cosmetic dentist can refresh your smile using the latest solutions in dentistry.

Options to Revitalize Your Smile

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to create a young, vibrant smile. Your cosmetic dentist will examine your mouth and learn more about your goals to determine which treatments are right for you, like:

• Metal-Free Dental Restorations: Metal restorations can stick out like a sore thumb. They also alert people of your age because ceramics are the go-to material for dental crowns. They provide a natural-looking solution to protect and repair teeth. Whether you’re swapping out a metal restoration, or need a crown to fix a broken tooth, you’ll enjoy seamless results.
• Dental Bonding: Dental bonding involves a composite resin that’s shaded to the color of enamel to blend in with a tooth when used to fix minor issues, like cavities, stains, and chips. The minimally invasive procedure provides results that look natural and can last for many years with the right care, like brushing and flossing.
• Dental Bridges & Dentures: Researchers have found that treating tooth loss can take 10 years off your appearance. You have several options to fill the gaps in your smile, like dental bridges and traditional dentures. Your new teeth will look and feel realistic.

There’s no age limit for a beautiful smile. Your cosmetic dentist can help you look younger and feel your best. You won’t need invasive procedures or surgery. Cosmetic dentistry can restore the smile of your youth.

About Dr. Henry Lu

Dr. Lu graduated from the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and has continued his training in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. Request an appointment through his website or call his office at (469) 908-4738.