Could I Be Too Old for Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is one of the richest and most developed fields of oral medicine. The techniques involved are so sophisticated that a good dentist can address just about any aesthetic issue that you could have.

If you’re a little on the older side, you may wonder if the time for you to get cosmetic dentistry has passed. Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth! There are plenty of cosmetic treatments that are perfect for seniors, and that can even make their smile look younger. Here are a few examples.

Teeth Whitening

As people get older, their smile tends to get a little more yellow. This can be due to stains from coffee or smoking, but it’s also the case that people’s enamel tends to become thinner as they get older. This means that the darker layers of the tooth underneath the surface are more exposed, contributing to a yellower smile.

While professional teeth whitening can’t completely solve this issue, it can melt away any surface stains that could be aging your smile. Within as little as one appointment, a dentist can use a bleaching solution to give you a smile up to eight shades whiter!

Veneers

But maybe you don’t want to stick to the surface; maybe you want to cover up discoloration completely. Veneers can do that for you, in addition to hiding any other aesthetic imperfection you may have.

Your dentist can remove a tiny sliver of your enamel and replace it with a porcelain shell designed to mimic a beautiful tooth. These shells can completely transform your smile, making you look years younger in as little as two appointments.

Direct Bonding

If you want something even faster that can target smaller issues, like chips and cracks, you may be interested in direct bonding.

Your dentist can mix together a tooth-colored composite resin, a lot like what you may have seen in a modern filling. They can then sculpt this directly onto your tooth and use a specialized light to cure it into place. The process is fast, painless, and remarkably versatile.

As you can see, there’s no shortage of ways that seniors can benefit from cosmetic dentistry. If you’re interested, talk to your dentist; one of these treatments might be the perfect fit for you!

About Our Practice

At Harris Parkway Dental Care, we aren’t interested in treating our patients like names and numbers. We want everyone who visits our office to experience the warmth and compassion that our caring dental team has to offer, and the expertise of our dentists who tailor our dental care to our patients. All-in-all, we want to do everything we can to help you feel at home in our office!

If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (817) 423-2223.