White hair and wrinkles aren’t the only signs of aging. The appearance of your teeth can make you look much older, but you don’t have to live with the results. You can turn back the clock with the help of your cosmetic dentist. You won’t have to worry about a complex treatment plan to restore a vibrant smile. Here are 4 ways you can look younger with cosmetic dentistry.
1. Reverse Stains and Discoloration
Teeth come in many shapes and tones, but they also change color over the years. Drinking a lot of coffee, smoking, or enamel loss can turn your teeth yellow or brown. You can reverse a dark, aged smile with a teeth whitening treatment, like:
- In-Office Whitening: Your teeth can get up to 8 shades whiter in a single afternoon with an in-office treatment. You’ll enjoy noticeable results when used on age-related and surface stains.
- At-Home Whitening: You can achieve in-office results from the comfort of your couch with a take-home kit from your dentist. Your teeth will get whiter over 1 to 2 weeks by using the kit daily.
2. Replace Metal Restorations
Metal restorations were the go-to solution to repair damaged teeth for generations, but all-ceramic material is used nowadays. If you have a dark crown, it instantly alerts people to your age. You can replace metal crowns using tooth-colored options. Your cosmetic dentist can shade the crown to match the color of your teeth to blend in seamlessly when you smile.
3. Give Your Teeth a Makeover
Your teeth can show signs of wear and tear. Stains, chips, and other issues can make your smile look worn out. Porcelain veneers can fix many issues simultaneously using a minimally invasive procedure. Bonding veneers to the teeth visible when smiling can cover chips, cracks, gaps, and many other imperfections. You’ll have a youthful, flawless smile that will make you look years younger.
4. Replace Lost Teeth
Teeth are meant to last for a lifetime, but 120 million Americans have at least one missing tooth. Filling the gaps in your smile can take 10 years off your appearance. You have multiple options to treat tooth loss, including:
- Fixed Bridge: A prosthetic tooth is created from all-ceramic material to fill the gap. It is held in place by bonding dental crowns to the adjacent teeth.
- Partial Denture: A partial denture can replace multiple missing teeth. Prosthetics are set in a gum-colored base that has a metal framework to clip or clasp onto your remaining teeth to stay in place.
- Dentures: A full denture replaces an entire arch of missing teeth. A gum-colored base rests on top of your gum tissue and is held in place using suction.
- Dental Implants: A dental implant recreates both the root and the crown. Dental implants can also support a bridge or denture to treat several or all lost teeth.
Cosmetic dentistry is a simple and effective way to revamp your appearance. You’ll look and feel your best by refreshing your smile.
About Dr. Timothy D. Ganfield
Dr. Ganfield earned his dental degree at Temple University and has regularly pursued continuing education in various specialties, like orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. He creates personalized solutions for each patient. Dr. Ganfield is a proud member of many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Delaware State Dental Society. Request an appointment online or call (302) 444-8985.