As you age, it can become easy to fall into the trap of thinking you are “too old” to try new things. But while maybe your time to try rock climbing has passed, there’s no rule that says you’re too old for cosmetic dentistry! In fact, there are many treatment you can get at any age to make you look and feel like a kid again!
Here are a few popular cosmetic dentistry treatments that are perfect for seniors, and how they can restore the youthful appearance to your smile!
Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit over your existing teeth to change their size, shape, and color. You can even use them to close small gaps between teeth or address minor spacing issues. Veneers can make your smile look more even, whiter, and brighter, bringing back that healthy, gleaming grin you had as a kid! Best of all, because they’re stain resistant, you don’t even have to give up your daily coffee to keep your smile looking its best!
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Do you have a tooth that is chipped, stained, or too small. Cosmetic dental bonding uses the same material used in metal-free dental restorations to rebuild damaged teeth. It is more affordable than veneers, but doesn’t last as long, but the results look great, and treatment can be done in only a few minutes.
Metal-Free Restorations
Metal-free restorations use tooth-colored composite resin to restore teeth damaged by cavities. Though in decades past many patients received amalgam or “silver” fillings, today’s restorations are made with natural looking materials, so nobody can tell you have restorations when you open your mouth to eat, speak, or smile. This can take years off your appearance, and give you a boost of confidence, too!
Teeth Whitening
Dull or stained teeth can easily give away your age or make you look older than you really are. Professional whitening can remove up to eight shades of discoloration in about one hour with in-office treatment, or in about two weeks with a custom take-home kit. This treatment is great for patients with an otherwise healthy smile that just want to freshen up their grin and get their pearly whites back to pearly white!
Gum Recontouring
Gum recontouring uses a laser to remove excess gum tissue that may make you look older, and your teeth appear smaller. This permanent treatment has a faster healing time than using traditional methods like a scalpel and can help take years off your appearance in just one treatment.
Invisalign
While it’s true that metal braces may make you look younger for the wrong reasons, Invisalign aligners solve that problem. These discreet trays can align your smile in less than two years and are easier to care for than traditional braces. In addition to making your smile look more even and healthy, straightening your teeth also makes them easier to clean and keep healthy, especially as you age.
Remember, there’s no expiration date on cosmetic dentistry. Don’t convince yourself that you’re “too old” to get the smile of your dreams. Talk to your dentist about how cosmetic dentistry can help achieve your oral health goals at any age!
About Our Practice
At Boston Smile Center, we offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can make you look and feel your best at any age. Whether you’re interested in a new set of veneers, a gum recontouring procedure, or you’d like to align your smile with the help of Invisalign, we’re here to help. To schedule a consultation and see what our team of talented dentists can do for you, please visit our website or call us today at 617-739-1017.