If the face that greets you in the mirror is looking older than your years, your smile could be why. As you age, your teeth can become discolored or damaged, and even a healthy mouth can add decades to your appearance if it’s got untreated aesthetic flaws. Here are five ways cosmetic dentistry can help improve your gorgeous grin and make you look as youthful and vibrant on the outside as you feel on the inside!
A Glowing Grin
When you think of a child’s smile, you likely picture bright white teeth. Unfortunately, however, as you get older, your own pearly whites can become discolored or stained due to diet, medication, habits, and time. With cosmetic dentistry procedures like professional whitening, veneers, and Lumineers, you can restore the bright, youthful appearance to your gorgeous grin, taking years off your face and giving you back the gorgeous glowing grin you had as a child!
Stop Facial Sagging
Missing permanent teeth can cause your face to sag because you lack the necessary support for your smile. With tooth replacement options like durable, natural looking dental implants, dentures, and dental bridges, you can refill those empty spots in your arches and eliminate that telltale appearance of facial collapse, taking years off your gorgeous grin in the process!
A Straighter Smile
Not only are crooked teeth embarrassing, but they can age you dramatically and be harder to keep clean and healthy. With treatments like Invisalign, and even restorations such as veneers and Lumineers, you can correct the alignment of your smile, making it look straighter and more youthful, too!
Longer Looking Teeth
Having a gummy smile can make your teeth look too short and stubby, and throw off the balance of your face, aging you in the process. It can also make it harder to keep your teeth clean and increase your risk of periodontal disease. With gum recontouring / crown lengthening, your dentist can remove this excess tissue, revealing more of your teeth and creating a more harmonious, streamlined smile all the while reducing your risk of gum disease and tooth loss.
Cool & Confident
Finally, having a smile you can be proud of can boost your self-esteem, making you appear more confident and youthful. Thus, no matter which type of cosmetic dentistry treatment you choose, you’ll likely feel empowered to excel both personally and professionally with the help of your gorgeous new grin!
Remember, a life well lived can sometimes make an unwanted appearance on your teeth, but with cosmetic dentistry, you can make your smile more youthful and attractive, so you feel as gorgeous and vivacious on the outside as you do on the inside!
About Dr. Pham
Dr. Jennifer Pham earned her bachelor’s degree at James Madison University, her master’s degree at Barry University, and her dental doctorate at Temple University School of Dentistry. Today, she expands her dental knowledge by regularly attending continuing education courses through prestigious organizations such as the Las Vegas Institute of Neuromuscular and Restorative Dentistry. Additionally, she has undergone advanced training in topics like Invisalign, dental implants, and laser dentistry. To schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry at Downtown Family Dental of Leesburg, visit our website or call us today at 703-666-3867.
