The Secret to a Younger-Looking Smile in Summerlin
Anti-Aging Dentistry by Dr. Marianne Cohan, DDS, AACD, AAFE | Summerlin Dental Solutions | 2026
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Anti-aging smile rejuvenation consultation at Summerlin Dental Solutions
Your smile is the single most influential factor in how old people perceive you to be. Research published in the Journal of Dental Research confirms that people with brighter, fuller, well-aligned teeth are consistently perceived as younger, more attractive, and more successful. At Summerlin Dental Solutions, Dr. Marianne Cohan combines AACD-accredited cosmetic artistry, AAFE-accredited facial aesthetics, and 31 years of experience to turn back the clock on your smile.
Why Your Smile Ages (and How to Reverse It)
Every component of your smile changes with age. Your enamel wears down and thins, revealing the darker dentin layer beneath and making teeth appear yellowed and shorter. Gum tissue recedes, exposing root surfaces that are darker in color and more vulnerable to decay. Bone density in the jaw decreases, especially if teeth have been lost, causing the lower face to collapse inward and deepen the wrinkles around your mouth and chin. Lip volume diminishes, making lips appear thinner and less defined. And the muscles around the mouth develop lines from decades of expression.
The cumulative effect is dramatic. A person with worn, stained, shortened, or missing teeth can appear 10 to 15 years older than their actual age. But the reverse is equally dramatic: restoring the brightness, length, fullness, and alignment of your teeth can take those same 10 to 15 years away. This is the foundation of anti-aging dentistry, and it is one of Dr. Cohan’s areas of deepest expertise.
At Summerlin Dental Solutions, we approach smile rejuvenation comprehensively. Rather than addressing a single concern in isolation, Dr. Cohan evaluates your teeth, gums, lips, jawline, and facial soft tissues as one interconnected system. As both an AACD-accredited cosmetic dentist and an AAFE-accredited facial aesthetics provider, she is one of the few practitioners in Nevada qualified to address both the dental and soft-tissue components of facial aging in a single practice.
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Dr. Cohan consulting with patient about anti-aging smile plan
The Secret: 10 Treatments That Take Years Off Your Smile
1. Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are the single most transformative anti-aging dental treatment available. Custom-crafted ceramic shells bonded to the front of your teeth simultaneously correct color, shape, length, alignment, and surface texture. Veneers restore the proportions your teeth had decades ago while resisting future staining. Dr. Cohan uses Digital Smile Design to plan every veneer case, so you approve a photorealistic preview before any tooth is prepared.
2. Professional Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening is the fastest and most affordable way to look younger. Our in-office whitening produces dramatic results in a single visit, while custom take-home trays provide gradual brightening at your own pace. For patients with sensitive teeth, our protocols include desensitizing agents.
3. Dental Crowns
As teeth wear down from decades of grinding, clenching, and acid exposure, they lose height. This loss of vertical dimension causes the lower face to collapse. Dental crowns restore the original height and shape of worn teeth, reversing that collapse. Our CEREC same-day technology fabricates ceramic crowns in a single appointment.
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Before: Worn, shortened teeth causing facial collapse
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After: Restored tooth height with crowns reversing facial aging
4. Dental Implants
Missing teeth cause jawbone resorption, which makes cheeks look sunken, hollowed, and aged. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement that prevents this bone loss. Dr. Cohan places implants using CBCT-guided surgical protocols with Nobel Biocare and Straumann systems. For patients missing most or all teeth, All-on-4 full-arch implants provide a complete, fixed set of teeth on just four implants.
5. Cosmetic Lip Fillers
Lip volume decreases naturally with age. As an AAFE-accredited facial aesthetics provider, Dr. Cohan uses hyaluronic acid dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane) to restore natural lip fullness, define the vermilion border, and smooth vertical lip lines. Because she works on lips and perioral structures every day as a dentist, her familiarity with this anatomy is unmatched.
6. Botox for Smile Lines
Botox relaxes the muscles that create crow’s feet, frown lines, forehead lines, and perioral wrinkles. Combined with smile makeover treatments, the results address both the teeth and the facial frame. Dr. Cohan can also correct a gummy smile by relaxing the lip elevator muscles and relieve TMJ pain by reducing masseter muscle hyperactivity.
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Before: Crow’s feet and forehead lines aging the face
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After: Smooth, refreshed appearance with natural expression after Botox
7. Gum Recontouring
Excessive gum tissue makes teeth appear short and unbalanced. Laser gum contouring reshapes the gumline to reveal more natural tooth structure. For patients with gum recession, dental bonding or grafting protects exposed root surfaces and restores a healthy gumline.
8. ClearCorrect Aligners
ClearCorrect clear aligners straighten teeth discreetly without metal braces. Our iTero 5D scanner generates an instant before-and-after simulation. Alignment can be combined with whitening and bonding for comprehensive rejuvenation.
9. Replace Silver Fillings
Old silver amalgam fillings make teeth look gray, dark, and unhealthy. Replacing them with tooth-colored composite fillings refreshes the appearance of every treated tooth. The mercury-free composite blends invisibly with your natural enamel.
10. Complete Smile Makeover
A complete smile makeover combines multiple treatments into one coordinated plan designed by Dr. Cohan using Digital Smile Design. Patients routinely tell us their makeover makes them look 10 to 15 years younger. 0% interest financing through HFD makes comprehensive makeovers accessible.
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Before: Full smile showing aging, wear, staining
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After: Complete smile makeover transformation
Before and After Results
Each result represents a real clinical case. Dr. Cohan’s AACD accreditation means her cosmetic work has been independently peer-reviewed and judged among the finest in the country.
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Before: Yellowed, worn teeth
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After: Bright veneer smile
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Before: Missing teeth, sunken face
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After: Implants, restored facial structure
How Your Teeth Support Your Face
Most people do not realize that their teeth function as the structural scaffolding for the lower third of their face. The height of your back teeth determines the distance between your chin and your nose. When teeth wear down, this vertical dimension decreases and the lower face collapses. The chin moves closer to the nose, deepening nasolabial folds. The lips fold inward. The corners of the mouth turn downward. The jawline softens.
This is why anti-aging dentistry is so much more powerful than injectable treatments alone. Botox and fillers address the soft-tissue symptoms, but only dental treatment, specifically crowns and veneers that restore proper tooth height, can rebuild the scaffolding. When you combine structural dental restoration with soft-tissue refinement through Botox and fillers, the result is comprehensive rejuvenation that addresses the cause, not just the symptoms.
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Before/after: Restoring tooth height with crowns reverses lower face aging
How to Keep Your Smile Looking Young
Anti-aging dentistry produces dramatic results, but preserving those results requires consistent care:
- Schedule preventive cleanings every six months (or every 3-4 months if you have gum disease history). Professional cleanings remove staining and tartar that dull your results.
- Protect your investment at night. If you grind your teeth, a custom night guard prevents the wear that shortens teeth and destroys restorations.
- Stay hydrated. The Las Vegas desert climate causes chronic dry mouth, which accelerates staining, decay, and gum recession.
- Quit smoking. Smoking accelerates gum recession, stains teeth, reduces blood circulation, and deepens facial wrinkles around the mouth.
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Aggressive brushing wears enamel and causes gum recession, both of which age your smile.
- Maintain your Botox and filler schedule. Consistent maintenance every 3-4 months (Botox) and 6-12 months (fillers) prevents wrinkles from re-establishing.
- Wear UV lip protection. SPF 30+ lip balm daily, especially when golfing, hiking, or spending time outdoors in the Las Vegas sun.
Who Benefits Most from Smile Rejuvenation?
Anti-aging dentistry is not limited to a specific age group. Patients in their 30s seek preventive treatments to maintain youthful appearance. Patients in their 40s and 50s address early signs of wear, staining, and gum recession. Patients in their 60s, 70s, and beyond pursue comprehensive rejuvenation to restore the smile that time has changed.
You may be an ideal candidate if you notice: teeth appearing shorter than they used to be, a yellowed or dull smile despite regular brushing, visible gum recession, silver fillings making teeth look gray, missing teeth, a more hollow or sunken facial appearance, or lines around the mouth that were not there before. Dr. Cohan welcomes patients at every stage and creates customized plans matching your timeline, budget, and goals.
Patients from across the Las Vegas Valley choose us, including Henderson, Spring Valley, Centennial Hills, Paradise, Sun City Summerlin, Downtown Summerlin, Queensridge, Bears Best, The Ridges, and The Summit.
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Before/after: Comprehensive rejuvenation for mature patient
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Before/after: Preventive cosmetic treatment for younger patient
Patient Testimonial
“I came in wanting whiter teeth and left with a completely rejuvenated smile. Dr. Cohan suggested a combination of whitening, a few veneers, and some Botox around my mouth that I never would have thought of. My husband said I look ten years younger. My friends keep asking what I did. The answer is: I found the right dentist.”
Summerlin Resident, Smile Rejuvenation 2024
Frequently Asked Questions About Anti-Aging Dentistry
How much younger can dental treatment make me look?
Patients consistently report that comprehensive smile rejuvenation makes them appear 10 to 15 years younger. Even a single treatment like whitening can take 5 years off your perceived age. Combining veneers, crowns, and Botox produces the most dramatic transformation.
What is anti-aging dentistry?
Anti-aging dentistry addresses how dental wear, tooth loss, gum recession, and bite changes affect facial appearance over time. By restoring proper tooth height, volume, and alignment, anti-aging dentistry reverses the visible signs of dental aging.
Is teeth whitening safe for sensitive teeth?
Yes. Our professional whitening protocols include desensitizing agents calibrated for patients with sensitivity. We customize the concentration and duration to your enamel characteristics.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
High-quality porcelain veneers placed by an AACD-accredited dentist typically last 15 to 20 years or longer. Porcelain is inherently stain-resistant, maintaining brightness far longer than natural enamel.
Can you fix a gummy smile?
Yes. A gummy smile can be corrected with laser gum contouring (to remove excess tissue), Botox (to reduce upper lip elevation), or a combination of both. Dr. Cohan diagnoses the specific cause and recommends the most effective approach.
What is the fastest anti-aging treatment you offer?
Whitening produces visible results in one hour. Botox takes 10 to 15 minutes. Dental bonding repairs chips in 30 to 60 minutes per tooth. All three can be combined in a single appointment.
Do you offer financing for anti-aging dental treatments?
Yes. 0% interest financing through HFD provides approval in under 60 seconds with no credit score impact. We also accept CareCredit, all major credit cards, and HSA/FSA accounts.
Can Botox and fillers be combined with dental work?
Absolutely. This is one of our greatest advantages. Dr. Cohan can place veneers, administer lip filler, and add Botox in a coordinated plan. No other provider type integrates dental and facial aesthetics this seamlessly.
What causes teeth to yellow with age?
Enamel thinning, decades of staining from foods and beverages, medications, and reduced saliva production. Professional whitening addresses extrinsic stains. For intrinsic discoloration, veneers provide a permanent solution.
Should I replace my silver fillings?
If aesthetics are a concern, replacing silver amalgam with tooth-colored composite makes your smile look years newer. The dark gray appearance of amalgam makes teeth look damaged even when structurally sound.
How do missing teeth age my face?
Tooth loss triggers jawbone resorption, making cheeks look sunken. Dental implants are the only replacement that prevents bone loss. Bridges and dentures replace the visible tooth but do not prevent bone deterioration.
What is Digital Smile Design?
Digital Smile Design uses calibrated facial photography, video, and 3D scans to create a proportioned smile design before treatment begins. You approve a photorealistic preview before any clinical work starts.
Can Clear aligners make me look younger?
Yes. clear aligners straighten teeth discreetly. The result is a more youthful, organized smile. Alignment can be combined with whitening and bonding for comprehensive rejuvenation.
How does gum recession age my smile?
Gum recession exposes darker root surfaces, making teeth appear longer and less healthy. Bonding can cover exposed roots. Preventing further recession with proper technique and regular preventive care is essential.
What is the difference between a smile makeover and anti-aging dentistry?
A smile makeover focuses on teeth and gums. Anti-aging dentistry takes a broader view, addressing how dental changes affect the entire face. Dr. Cohan’s dual AACD/AAFE accreditation allows her to address both.
How long does a complete smile rejuvenation take?
Whitening is one visit. Bonding is one visit per tooth. Veneers take two to three weeks. A comprehensive makeover is typically completed in four to eight weeks. Dr. Cohan creates a phased plan that fits your schedule.
Will my results look natural?
This is Dr. Cohan’s defining skill. Her AACD accreditation was earned through blind peer review of actual clinical cases against rigorous aesthetic standards. The goal is always a result that looks like the best version of you, not an obvious dental procedure.
Does the desert climate affect my dental aging?
Yes. Las Vegas’s arid climate causes chronic dehydration and dry mouth, which accelerates cavity formation, staining, and gum recession. UV exposure increases lip cancer risk. Dr. Cohan screens for dry mouth and oral cancer at every visit.
Can I see examples of your anti-aging results?
Yes. During your consultation, Dr. Cohan shows before-and-after photos of comparable cases and uses Digital Smile Design to create a preview of your specific result before committing to treatment.
How do I get started?
Call +1(702) 341-9160 or request an appointment online. Your consultation includes comprehensive examination, digital imaging and AI-assisted analysis, a discussion of your goals, and a detailed treatment plan with clear pricing. You are the only patient in the building.
Your Younger Smile Is Waiting
You do not have to accept that your smile looks older than you feel. With AACD-accredited cosmetic artistry, AAFE-accredited facial aesthetics, AI-assisted diagnostics, and the focused attention of a one-patient-at-a-time practice, Summerlin Dental Solutions can take years off your appearance in ways that look completely natural.
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Dr. Marianne Cohan, DDS, AACD, AAFE at Summerlin Dental Solutions
Call +1(702) 341-9160 or request your appointment online. See why 19 Best of Las Vegas awards, dual AACD/AAFE accreditation, and one patient at a time add up to the best anti-aging dentistry in Las Vegas.
