A number of factors, including the quality of your teeth and mouth, can have a big influence on your overall appearance. When combined with smile wrinkles, teeth that are yellowed or worn down might make you appear older than you really are. You are in luck because there are a few things that our dentist in Summerlin recommends you try in order to obtain a smile that makes you seem years younger and feel better about yourself. This can be accomplished with a little bit of work on your part.
1. To improve the appearance of the fullness of your lips, use cosmetic fillers.
The loss of volume in your lips is a common side effect of getting older, and if you've noticed that your lips aren't as full as they used to be, then you've witnessed one of the typical effects that comes along with getting older. In order for your lips to restore the fullness they previously had, you should talk to your physician about injectable lip fillers. These fillers provide volume to the area around your lips. This dental cosmetic surgery does not have any inherent risks, only requires a short period of time, and produces effects that last for a few months at a time.
2. Eliminate Lip Wrinkles
When some individuals make particular movements with their mouths, the skin that surrounds their lips can generate lines, giving the appearance that their lips are aged and wrinkled as a result.
Combining Botox, which "freezes" the muscles to prevent them from producing those lines in the first place by preventing them from contracting, with dermal fillers, which fill in the surface, is an effective way to get rid of these creases. Dermal fillers fill in the surface, while Botox fills in the surface.
Static lines are the name given to the deep, permanent creases that develop around the mouth and chin over time. Laser treatments are the only way to remove static wrinkles; injectables like Botox and other procedures that are functionally equivalent will not work.
3. Quit Smoking
The decrease in blood circulation that occurs as a direct result of smoking speeds up the natural aging process and makes it more likely that wrinkles will appear. Wrinkles around the mouth area of a smoker's face tend to be more pronounced than wrinkles in other areas of the face because smokers regularly draw their lips together over their cigarettes.
4. Use bleach to lighten the color of your teeth.
The foods and beverages that a person consumes on a regular basis cause their teeth to yellow and become discolored as they get older. It is strongly suggested that you discuss the possibility of bleaching your teeth with a cosmetic dentist if you want to improve the overall appearance of your smile. There are some over-the-counter products that work effectively, but if you want the best results, you should use a professional whitening solution, which our dentist in Summerlin can provide for you free of charge. There are some over-the-counter products that work effectively. There are some products available without a prescription that perform really well. You have the choice of doing your bleaching treatment in the convenience of your own home or coming to our office, where we will do it for you in only one hour. Either way, you will achieve the same results!
5. Realign Your Teeth to Their Proper Position
If you have crooked teeth, it can really cause your smile to look old before its time because of the wear and tear it puts on your teeth. Straightening them will result in a more appealing and uniform appearance for you, which has the potential to make you look years younger than you actually are. The good news is that in order to obtain orthodontic treatment, it will not be necessary for you to wear metal braces at any point during the process. The majority of people in today's society are opting to undergo orthodontic treatment in the form of Invisalign clear aligner therapy in order to realign their teeth properly. You can use this method to straighten your smile by wearing trays that are almost unnoticeable over your teeth. These trays will help to move your teeth into their proper position. Invisalign can straighten your teeth in even less time than it takes for traditional braces to do so. Check with our Summerlin dental office to determine whether you qualify for the discount on your dental work.
6. Fight Back Against the Gum Depression with Some Action
Brushing your teeth excessively aggressively, grinding your teeth, and smiling in a way that doesn't line your teeth properly are some of the behaviors that might contribute to gum recession. As your gums begin to recede, you will be able to view the bases of your teeth, also known as the roots. Because of their dark coloring, one gets the feeling that they have been grinning for a very long time.
You have two options available to you for the treatment of gum recession: you can either have a gum graft placed, in which we fill in the missing gum tissue on your teeth, or you can have the worn areas filled in with a filling substance that matches the color of your teeth. Both of these procedures can be performed by your dentist.
When you brush your teeth, choose a toothbrush that has soft bristles and avoid exerting too much pressure. This will help prevent any further loss of gum tissue that may occur in the future. You may also give some thought to getting an electric toothbrush instead of a traditional manual one. If you are someone who grinds their teeth while sleeping, it is critical that you use a nightguard to protect the enamel on your teeth from being worn down. Nightguards can be purchased over-the-counter, but the nightguards that our dentist in Summerlin can provide for you will have a superior fit and will be designed precisely for your teeth. Nightguards can also be purchased online.
7. Have your teeth filled with white fillings rather than silver fillings.
It's possible that your grin will create the impression that you have gray and black teeth if you have silver fillings in the teeth that are visible when you smile. After having these old amalgam fillings removed and replaced with new ones that are the same color as your teeth, your smile will have the appearance of having been refreshed by several years.
8. Have any missing teeth replaced as soon as possible.
It's important for the facial structures to have all of your teeth in the right spots so they can provide support. If you start to lose your teeth, you'll also start to lose bone in your jaw, which will cause your cheeks to look sunken in and older than they really are. This happens because tooth loss causes bone loss in the jaw. This is due to the fact that tooth loss and bone loss occur at the same time.
Dental implants and bridges are two options for permanently replacing teeth that have been lost. Both of these procedures can be performed by a dentist. If you are missing a significant number of teeth and have a limited financial budget, one solution to consider is getting a removable partial denture.
9. Have a total transformation performed on your toothy grin.
In addition to other procedures, getting porcelain veneers placed on your teeth is something you should think about doing if you want to make the most significant change to your appearance that you can. Veneers are wafer-thin pieces of porcelain that are created to your specifications and then attached to the front of your natural teeth. Veneers can improve the appearance of your smile by making your teeth appear whiter and brighter. This operation can straighten and correct your grin in just a handful of consultations, while also making the shade look substantially more desirable.
10. Don't Forget to Keep a Positive Attitude at All Times
Smiling is the simplest and most cost-effective way to create the impression that you are younger than you really are. When people smile, they give off the impression of being friendlier, more beautiful, and more fun to be around. This hypothesis has been supported by research.
If you would like to improve the appearance of your teeth and have a smile that gives the impression that you are younger, you should call Dr. Cohan to book a consultation so that he can help you achieve your goals. When it comes to your makeover, we'll consider all of your options and choose the one that works best for you!
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Dr. Marianne Cohan was voted The Best Dentist/ Dental Office and Best Cosmetic Dentist from The Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2020 and 2021. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1992.
With an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, complete makeovers, and implant dentistry, Dr. Cohan is committed to continuing education and feels that we never stop learning. Dr. Cohan takes pride in using high-powered magnification to perform minimally invasive restorative dentistry. She uses all the latest technological advances including digital radiography, digital photography, computer simulations, and high-resolution pictures of your proposed treatment on 55-inch screens. She also utilizes CBCT (cone beam) and laser technology.
Dr. Cohan is always available to her patients and is available for any dental emergency.
