Over the years, you expect to see a few wrinkles and some gray hair, but you might not have anticipated your teeth to change. Believe it or not, certain dental issues can add years to your appearance. Don’t worry, you can turn back the clock and reveal a younger smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here are 4 ways you can look younger using the latest solutions in dentistry.

1. Replace Metal Restorations

Metals have been used for generations for fillings, crowns, and other restorations. However, tooth-colored materials are the go-to solution nowadays. An old restoration can stick out like a sore thumb, instantly alerting people of your age. Replacing metal crowns with all-ceramic materials will create a natural-looking restoration that will blend in with your smile. 

2. Reverse Stains and Discoloration

Teeth come in many shades and tones, and they also change color over time. Brown or yellow teeth can make your smile look aged or worn. You can reverse tooth discoloration with an at-home teeth whitening system from your dentist. 

They’ll give you everything you need to achieve in-office results from home. You’ll use the kit daily for about 2 weeks to get your teeth up to 8 shades whiter. You’ll have a bright, beautiful smile to be proud of.

3. Fix Chipped Teeth

Your teeth will experience wear and tear over time. Not to mention, accidents and injuries can lead to broken or chipped teeth. You can fix broken teeth with dental bonding, which involves using a composite resin that’s shaded to match your enamel. 

It will look like part of your tooth structure to provide results that look natural when used to fix several issues, like decay, fractures, or exposed roots.

4. Replace Missing Teeth

Tooth loss can add 10 years to your appearance. You have more options than ever to fill the gaps in your smile, like:

• Bridge: A prosthetic tooth is created from all-ceramic materials, which is held in place by bonding dental crowns to your adjacent teeth. It can replace one or more lost teeth in a row.
• Partial: Replacement teeth are set in a gum-colored base that has a metal framework, which allows it to clip or clasp onto your natural teeth to stay in place. It can be used to treat consecutive and non-consecutive loss.
• Denture: You can replace an entire arch of teeth with a full denture. It will rest on top of your gum tissue and will be held in place using suction.
• Dental Implant: A dental implant replaces the entire tooth structure, including the root. Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch.

You can look and feel your best by investing in a youthful smile. You won’t think twice before showing off your pearly whites.

About Dr. John Young

Dr. Young earned his dental degree at the University of Washington and has regularly continued his education to provide up-to-date services. He strives to help each patient achieve their best smile. Dr. Young is affiliated with many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association. Request an appointment through his website or call (360) 383-5185.