Energy, attractiveness, fun, and other appealing qualities are often associated with youth. It is easy to understand why so many people want to look as young as possible! Sadly, though, imperfections in your teeth could age you, making you look and even feel older than you really are. The good news is that cosmetic dentistry can help you achieve a more youthful appearance in at least five noteworthy ways:
Prevent Facial Sagging
If you have lost multiple teeth due to an accident, gum disease, or other conditions, your cheeks may not have the support they need to look plump and youthful. High-quality tooth replacement can help to address that issue and make you look years younger. For example, you might qualify for dental implants, a form of state-of-the-art tooth replacement that rebuilds lost teeth from the roots up.
Get Rid of Dental Stains
As the years go by, habits like coffee and wine consumption may cause your teeth to take on an unsightly yellow or even brown color. That can age your whole face! To help you look younger, your dentist might recommend that you undergo a professional whitening treatment, which has the potential to brighten your teeth by several shades in as little as one hour! Alternatively, you might choose to get veneers, which can hide even the most severe forms of discoloration.
Repair Broken and Worn Teeth
Teeth naturally wear down over time, but certain conditions can accelerate the wear and tear, adversely affecting the shape and appearance of your teeth. If that is true in your case, your dentist may be able to use gorgeous, metal-free crowns to renew the shape, appearance, and beauty of worn-down dentition. Other types of dental damage, such as cracks, chips, and cavities, can also be repaired with natural-looking restorations.
Achieve a More Even Gumline
Genetics, gum disease, and other factors can adversely affect the shape of your gumline, which can cause some teeth to look unusually long or short. Gum recontouring is a minimally invasive procedure that can help to give your smile a more proportionate, more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Boost Your Confidence
Your outlook on life, including the way you perceive yourself, can have a big impact on the way others view you. A confident and cheerful disposition can help you to convey the impression that you are youthful and energetic. Enhancing your smile through cosmetic dentistry might give you the self-esteem boost that you need to make a powerful, positive impression on the people you meet.
A healthy and beautiful smile could help you turn back the clock! Talk to your dentist to find out which cosmetic treatments might be right for you.
Meet the Practice
The dentists and specialists at Family Dental Practice of Bloomfield are proud to provide a range of cosmetic and restorative services for adults of all ages. Whether you want to address minor imperfections or completely makeover your smile, we are ready to consult with you. To learn more about us and the treatments we offer, contact our office at 860-263-0441.