Many people associate youth with a range of appealing qualities, including fun, energy, and attractiveness. It is understandable why anti-aging products and services are so popular! Are you looking for ways to look younger? If so, you might try cosmetic dentistry. This blog post discusses five ways in which aesthetic dental services may help you turn back the clock.
Prevent Facial Sagging
If you have multiple missing teeth, you might look years older than you really are due to a lack of support for your cheeks. Your jawbone may also deteriorate over time, which can cause your face to look shorter and have harsher angles. Fortunately, dental implants are a cosmetic and restorative treatment that can fill in gaps in your smile, support your facial structure, and stimulate good jawbone health. They also have the potential to last for many decades.
Get Rid of Dental Stains
Throughout the years, habits like coffee and wine consumption can cause your teeth to look yellow and dull. Since bright teeth are often associated with youth, you may be interested in undergoing a professional teeth whitening treatment. A powerful bleaching formula can penetrate your tooth enamel, break up pigment molecules, and leave you with a smile that is several shades brighter.
Repair Broken and Worn Teeth
Genetics, lifestyle choices, and accidents can all cause your teeth to incur damage that affects their appearance and function. Cosmetic and restorative dentistry may be able to restore your teeth to their original beauty and strength. For example, you might use veneers to cover unsightly chips and cracks, whereas metal-free crowns can be used to strengthen and renew severely worn-down teeth.
Achieve a More Even Gumline
An uneven gumline, whether it is due to gum recession, genetics, or other factors can adversely affect the aesthetics of your smile. A service known as gum recontouring can be used to reshape your gumline, giving your teeth and smile a more attractive and youthful appearance overall.
Boost Your Confidence
Very often, confidence is viewed as a quality that belongs to young and vibrant individuals. If imperfections in your smile are adversely affecting the way you view yourself, that can come across in your interactions with others. Cosmetic dentistry might give you the confidence boost you need to present your best self to the world.
An attractive smile might make you look years younger! Talk to your cosmetic dentist to find out which services may be right for you.
Meet the Practice
Dr. Ben Sutter is the experienced cosmetic dentist at the Smile Institute in Eugene, OR. Along with our talented support staff, he provides a broad range of services, including veneers, teeth whitening, metal-free crowns, dental implant restorations, and more. If you are interested in achieving a more youthful appearance through aesthetic dentistry, contact our office at 541-484-1955.