Did you recently notice how much your teeth have changed over the years? If you aren’t happy about that change, don’t worry because it’s not uncommon to feel that way. Many people are self-conscious about their smile as they get older.
Even with a healthy lifestyle and good oral hygiene, you are still likely to have issues with your teeth as you age. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry offers options to address these concerns. Keep reading to see how your dentist in Hamden can help you!
How Can Aging Impact Your Smile?
The effects of aging are inevitable, so it’s common for adults and seniors to have teeth that are:
- Darkened or yellow. The layer underneath the enamel thickens over time, causing this change.
- Crooked. As people get older, they are more prone to health issues affecting gum tissue that can cause gums to recede. When that happens, teeth no longer hold their original positions.
- Worn-down. Chewing, chomping, and grinding daily for years slowly erodes your enamel.
- Fragile. Teeth become more brittle and liable to crack, chip, or shear as the years go by.
- Dingy. Consuming foods and beverages that can stain teeth, as well as smoking tobacco, can make your smile appear dingy.
What Can a Cosmetic Dentist Do to Give Me a More Youthful Smile?
Do you daydream about that smile you had back in high school? Your cosmetic dentist offers several options to help you turn back the clock and it’s just a matter of picking the option that suits you best.
- Porcelain Veneers: These high-quality restorations are wafer-thin, allowing them to fit over the visible surfaces of certain teeth. Porcelain looks natural and can maintain its brighter appearance for an extended time. This is a good option to address chips, stains, worn tooth structure, or minor gaps.
- All-Ceramic Restorations: All-ceramic materials are an ideal match for your original tooth enamel and is used to create dental crowns, inlays, onlays, and other restorations. This option is comfortable, conservative, and biocompatible.
- Teeth Whitening: Zoom! Teeth Whitening is an in-office treatment that can brighten a smile by up to 10 shades in one hour using an accelerant light. A take-home whitening kit is also an option and is designed to be used for about 30 minutes each evening.
- Direct Bonding: This is a convenient and cost-effective solution used to correct dental chips, small gaps, misshapen teeth, or other issues. A tooth-colored composite resin is sculpted over the target area before it is hardened to secure it in place.
It’s never too late to get your grin back on track and you have plenty of choices in how you do it. When you are ready to look younger, your dentist in Hamden will be waiting!
About the Practice
At D’Andrea and Pantera Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, our four-dentist team listens to your needs and offers an array of services to benefit your oral health and smile. With a friendly staff and the advanced technology needed for optimal care, we look forward to exceeding your expectations during every visit. If you are looking to regain the smile of your youth or seeking one better than you’ve ever had, our dentists are here to make it happen. To schedule a consultation, visit our website or call (203) 288-0951.
