Age & Appearance: Is It Too Late to Upgrade My Grin?

Growing older changes your body in many ways, and your smile is no exception. Senior adults are more prone to aesthetic imperfections in their teeth, such as chips, cracks, and stains. While it’s natural to want to address such aesthetic flaws, some patients avoid being treated because they think it’s too late to upgrade their grins.

Thankfully, there’s no expiration date when it comes to dental cosmetic services. Continue reading to learn more about 3 popular treatments that can enhance your appearance regardless of your age!

Option #1: Teeth Whitening

Even those who are committed to their daily dental hygiene routine can develop stains after years of exposing their pearly whites to dark foods and beverages. Your enamel contains pores that can absorb tinted ingredients, leaving your grin looking more yellow or brown than bright and clear.

Although plenty of commercially available products claim to lighten your teeth, they often contain whitening agents known to cause sensitivity. On top of that, there’s no guarantee that you’ll achieve your desired results. Fortunately, your dentist has access to professional-grade gels that can brighten your grin by several shades in a single office visit. If you prefer to whiten your teeth at home, they also provide kits using the same top-quality materials and custom-fitted trays for an optimal outcome.

Option #2: Metal-Free Dental Restorations

Historically, dental fillings, crowns, and other restorations were made of amalgam. As durable as these metal mixtures may be, they also cause problems that can get progressively worse over time. For example, they conduct temperatures easily, which can cause tooth sensitivity when eating anything incredibly hot or cold. Plus, the material doesn’t bond with your enamel, so more of your tooth’s structure must be removed to accommodate it.

Today, your dentist can restore your grin with metal-free fillings and crowns made of composite resin. This material can be customized to match your teeth’s natural hue for seamless results. It also bonds with your enamel to preserve more of its structure over time.

Option #3: Porcelain Veneers

The protective outer layer of your teeth naturally thins after years of daily use. This leaves them more vulnerable to unsightly chips, cracks, discoloration, and other issues that can impact their appearance. Your provider can mask such aesthetic flaws with porcelain veneers. These thin ceramic shells are customized to match the size, shade, and shape of your natural teeth. Then, they’re bonded to their front surface to reverse the clock by instantly upgrading your appearance. They’re durable enough to shield the underlying tooth from additional damage and can last 15+ years with the right care.

If you’re concerned that your dental condition makes you look older than you feel, contact your dentist today for a cosmetic consultation!

About the Practice

At Rubal Dentistry, people of all ages benefit from a husband-and-wife dental duo that provides a wide range of services to meet all your dental needs at one convenient location. Drs. Frank and Jodie Rubal have 20+ years of combined experience offering everything from preventative care to cosmetic treatments. They take the time to get to know you so they can create fully individualized solutions to meet your unique needs. Then, they combine a personable approach with advanced dental technology to help you feel comfortable while increasing the accuracy of your results. If you’d like a cosmetic consultation, you can request an appointment on the website or call (817) 444-2585.