{"id":1596,"date":"2020-01-23T00:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T00:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/allreddentistry.com\/?p=1596"},"modified":"2020-09-26T16:17:40","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T16:17:40","slug":"dental-treatments-look-younger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allreddentistry.com\/dental-treatments-look-younger\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Your Dentist Can Turn Back the Clock"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your teeth can betray your age.<\/span><\/h1>\n

When you\u2019re young, aging is exciting; each birthday brings new opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences. As we get older, however, we begin to dread the signs of aging. Whether you\u2019re 30 or nearing a time in your life where you can brag about your age, you\u2019ve probably tried to slow or reverse the aging process. However, many people don\u2019t consider the fact that teeth age along with the rest of your body. Worn or stained teeth can betray your age, making you look older than you actually are. <\/span>Thankfully, the opposite is also true; having a beautiful, white smile tends to make you look years younger. <\/span>No matter your age, there are several dental treatments that could help you fight the aging process and appear younger.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are several tools your dentist can use to help you turn back the clock.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Whitening<\/span><\/h2>\n

Even if you\u2019re still young, you have likely noticed that your teeth aren\u2019t as white<\/a> as they used to be; they might even be noticeably yellow-tinged. Over time, your teeth accumulate stains from certain foods and drinks, like marinara sauce, coffee, and red wine. Unfortunately, yellow teeth can add years to an otherwise youthful face. While you can fight stains at home using homemade or over-the-counter products, these methods aren\u2019t the safest or most effective way to whiten your teeth. At-home remedies can do more harm than good, as many suggest putting acidic or abrasive substances on your teeth that can damage your enamel over time. Over-the-counter products can irritate your gums and don\u2019t mold well to your teeth, which can prevent you from getting an evenly white smile. Plus, these methods simply aren\u2019t as effective as professional dental treatments for whitening teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

In contrast, an hour-long professional whitening treatment at our office can whiten your teeth dramatically\u2014an average of eight shades whiter! You can also whiten your teeth at home using a prescription-strength whitening gel and a custom-made dental tray, which protects your sensitive gums and ensures that every nook and cranny of your teeth gets whitened. These dental treatments for tooth whitening are safe and effective, but you\u2019ll be stunned by how such a simple change can transform your appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Veneers<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is a versatile treatment that can repair a single tooth or transform your entire smile. Veneers are an effective and long-lasting way to gain a white, even smile that\u2019ll help you look years younger. You can receive veneers to cover stains that teeth whitening treatments can\u2019t remove, such as stains caused by enamel erosion or childhood trauma. Veneers can also remedy the appearance of teeth that are cooked, misaligned, cracked, or chipped. They\u2019re made from a durable porcelain material that\u2019s indistinguishable from natural teeth; this, along with your ability to choose the color, shape, and size of your veneers, ensures that you\u2019ll love your revitalized smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you take care of your veneers and practice great oral hygiene, including flossing and using mouthwash, they can last about 15 years before they need to be replaced. Veneers can completely transform your smile, but the procedure is irreversible, so it\u2019s important to discuss all of your options with Dr. Allred before you make a final decision about what treatment option is right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Crowns<\/span><\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, damaged or crooked teeth can sometimes be the most prominent aspect of your smile, even if the rest of your smile is straight and even. Porcelain crowns can be used to restore and protect teeth that have been worn down or severely damaged due to decay or injury. They can also offer a quick alternative to orthodontic treatment if you have one or two teeth that are too crooked to be corrected by veneers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Crowns achieve this by fitting over your natural tooth like a cap, which allows them to transform the appearance of the tooth and protect and restore the function of weakened or damaged teeth. In order to place the crown, however, a good portion of your natural tooth needs to be shaved down, so once you get a crown, you\u2019ll always need it. Much like veneers, they\u2019re durable and stain-resistant, lasting around 15 years with great oral hygiene, and you\u2019re able to choose the shape, size, and color of your crown to ensure it will blend in with your smile perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Bonding<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dental bonding is a quick, easy, and inexpensive treatment that\u2019s often misunderstood as looking fake or not lasting very long. While it\u2019s true that bonding doesn\u2019t last as long as dental treatments like veneers or crowns, they can match the gloss and color of your natural teeth and actually last a good chunk of time\u2014up to 10 years\u2014if you take care of them by implementing a\u00a0 good oral hygiene routine. Additionally, bonding can actually resolve many of the issues veneers can, such as mending chips or cracks in your teeth, covering stains, whitening your teeth, and even changing their shape. The biggest disadvantage of dental bonding, however, is that the bonding resin doesn\u2019t resist stains as well as porcelain veneers or crowns, so great oral hygiene is even more important if you choose to receive dental bonding. If you neglect their care, they may need to be replaced in as little as three years. Despite this, even small repairs or changes to the shape of your teeth can completely transform your smile, helping you feel more confident and look more youthful.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Straightening<\/span><\/h2>\n

While orthodontists recommend people straighten their teeth as children for the best results, you can successfully straighten your teeth at any age. Straightening a misaligned bite can improve your smile and your self-confidence, but it may also reduce headaches or jaw pain caused by a misaligned bite. Even if you have had perfectly straight teeth for years, your teeth begin to<\/span> shift as you age<\/span><\/a> due to wear and tear; most commonly, your teeth may begin to angle inward, which makes them look shorter and can cause the skin of your mouth to look a little loose and wrinkly. Orthodontic treatments can help realign your teeth, so they\u2019re straight and upright, filling out your face and making your smile appear even and youthful again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although no one can stop the aging process completely, you and Dr. Allred can take steps to help retain or regain your youthful smile. No matter your age, you\u2019ll be surprised at how many years even a few small changes will take off of your face and how much self-confidence you\u2019ll gain as a result. If you\u2019re interested in working with Dr. Allred to revitalize your smile, feel free to schedule a consultation at any time to discuss your treatment goals and to determine which dental treatments are right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re interested in working with Dr. Allred to revitalize your smile, feel free to schedule a consultation at any time to discuss your treatment goals and to determine which dental treatments are right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1789,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Ways Your Dentist Can Turn Back the Clock - Allred Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"No matter your age, there are several dental treatments dentists can perform to help you fight the aging process and appear younger.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/allreddentistry.com\/dental-treatments-look-younger\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Ways Your Dentist Can Turn Back the Clock - 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