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Smile Getting Worse: How Can I Reverse the Effects of Aging?
I used to love my smile but it's really changing for the worse. Gummy looking and I'm really sensitive to temperatures. Besides yellowing I also see visible wear. What can be done???
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Cosmetic smile and lip rejuvenation
Many patients attribute their aging mouth appearance to their teeth alone. However, changes in the lip tissues and the loss of fat and drooping around the mouth play a huge role as well.
The lips and area around the mouth age in predictable and reversible ways. There are several temporary and more permanent fixes for the aging smile.
Temporary fixes:
1. Juvederm to the lips, to the marionette areas. This enhances the lost volume and fills in "nooks and crannies" that result from...
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Tooth sesnsitivity to temperature change
You will need a comprehensive dental exam. This might require referral to dental specialists, to evaluate your bite (occlusion), the status of your periodontal health. Grinding could cause wear of your teeth, and as the result teeth might look shorter. This could be corrected by rebuilding the lost tooth structure using dental crowns or even dental composite and bonding materials.
I am not sure if you have gum recession or not? since you make a comment about...
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Improving your smile while improving your oral health
IF you have a lot of wear, it is likely you will need to address your wear issues. Sometimes wear also causes changes to your gum line in addition to the loss of tooth length. In those circumstances a periodontist will work with your restorative doctor to determine if gum needs to be removed or added to help you get your cosmetics and function back.
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Smile Makeover For An Aging Smile
The loss of length to the teeth from wear and tear of grinding can give our smiles an aged look. You may be a great candidate for a smile rejuvenation. A comprehensive exam would need to be completed to determine the cause and amount of tooth structure that you have lost. If the tooth loss is extensive you may need to have your bite altered to address the grinding and make room for the new porcelain veneers. This process would take several visits to find a comfortable...
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You may need to have your bite restored to an ideal position
If you are at least in your late forties, you probably show signs of tooth wear in your mouth. The signs we most often see are chipping of the front teeth, large facets on either the upper or lower teeth, recession areas at the gum line of teeth in the upper and lower arches, especially the eye teeth and the teeth just behind them, sensitivity to cold, and or a definite “meshing” of the teeth when you slide your jaw either from side to side or back and forth.
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