Smile Getting Worse: How Can I Reverse the Effects of Aging?

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... more

Talk to your dentist and ask if they are the ones who can treat you. Typically you need to see a Prosthodontist who specializes in overall dental rehabs so you receive the correct care. Do your research and find somewhere that you feel comfortable because you will be investing in your smile and need a team effort. To begin, you will need to let the dentist evaluate your bite and smile and go from there. Study models and radiographs will be a must as well as healthy gums. If things look... more

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... more

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. When these si... more