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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A: You may need to have your bite restored to an ideal position

Ronald Rosenblatt, DDS

     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,... more

A: Cosmetic smile and lip rejuvenation

Brent Moelleken, MD

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... more

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