When you think of anti-aging techniques for your face, you often consider creams, lotions and pills to help reverse the aging process. But you may not always consider that the appearance of your teeth can make a big difference in how young you look. As you age, your teeth become more worn-looking and discolored, which can greatly affect the rest of your facial appearance. Here are 3 anti-aging tricks for a younger smile you can get from Dr. Ward today that will help to reverse the signs of aging in your face.
Teeth Whitening
Dealing with yellowish, stained teeth is a common problem for many people. Smoking, drinking coffee and having poor dental hygiene can easily contribute to discoloration of the teeth, which in turn makes you look older than you are. Teeth whitening kits from the drugstore are generally expensive and don’t work well. Middletown Commons Family Dentistry offers KöR® Whitening, both one-visit and take-home whitening solutions to get your smile bright again. The whiter your smile gets, the younger you will look.
Invisalign & Six Month Smiles Adult Patients
As we age, our mouths tend to droop inwards a bit, which can make us appear older than we are. This is especially the case for someone with crooked teeth. It is never too late to get braces to straighten your teeth and in turn make you appear younger in age. Modern orthodontics offers new, subtler options for adults such as Invisalign and ceramic braces, known as Six Month Smiles, that can realign the teeth without making it too obvious to friends and family. Six Month Smiles uses thin wires and tooth-colored brackets which are much more subtle than traditional braces.
New Crowns and Fillings
A trademark of an aging smile can be a mouthful of old silver fillings and shiny metal crowns. You can speak to Dr. Ward about how to replace these old fillings with new ones that actually match the natural color of your teeth. Tooth-colored fillings are now made of resin and are actually better for you than the amalgam ones, as these have been known to weaken the teeth over a period of time. Dr. Ward can look at your old fillings and provide the best course of action for new ones.
Want Something Completely Different?
Dr. Ward is certified in Botox, and can provide you with this service at your next appointment. To find out more about how we can help you with Botox treatments for a younger look, call our office today!
You don’t have to settle for a smile that doesn’t help keep your face young and fresh looking. Talk to Dr. Ward today for ideas on how to get a bright smile that enhances your features and makes you look younger than you are.