The signs of aging can appear in different ways throughout the human body. From gray hairs to fine lines and wrinkles, as you get older it can be harder to hide your age. But while there is often little you can do to permanently make yourself appear more youthful, restoring your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry is a lasting way to take years off your age. Here are four important ways that improving your teeth can make you look and feel younger!
It Brightens Your Teeth
When your teeth are dull and discolored, it can add years to your face, even making you look older than you actually are. With cosmetic dentistry treatments like veneers, metal-free restorations, professional whitening, and cosmetic dental bonding, you can make your teeth look whiter and brighter, restoring that youthful glow to your smile.
It Stops Facial Sagging
If you’re missing teeth, your face may begin to appear droopy or sag as your jawbones deteriorate. When you restore lost teeth with the help of prosthetics like dentures, bridges, or dental implants, you provide much-needed support to the structure of the face. This in turn can make your face appear fuller and more youthful, and even less tired.
It Straightens Your Smile
Crooked teeth can look cute on kids, but they can certainly lose their luster if you’re an adult. Thankfully, with solutions like veneers you can easily fix minor alignment and spacing issues all the while improving the shape, size, and color of your teeth.
It Boosts Your Confidence
When you’re happy about your smile, you’re more likely to do it freely, but if you’re embarrassed by their condition it can really hurt your self-esteem. When you feel confident and comfortable sharing your grin with the world, you’ll be more successful in social interactions that could benefit you both personally and professionally. Plus, the mental health benefits can make you happier overall and improve your quality of life.
Remember, getting older is nothing to be ashamed of, but that doesn’t mean you should look or feel older than you really are. If you’d like to improve your smile and take years off your appearance, speak to your dentist about how cosmetic dentistry can help!
About Dr. Fisher
Dr. David M. Fisher, Jr. understands the importance of a beautiful smile at any age. In fact, when he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate and graduate education, he took special classes in geriatric dentistry. If you feel as though your smile is making you look older than your years, reach out to us to schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry, and let Dr. Fisher show you how he can help restore your youthful, gorgeous grin!
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