A bright, straight, beautiful smile can do more than just boost your confidence. In fact, recent studies have shown that it can take 10 years off your appearance, start a ripple effect of positivity, and lead to a better first impression. The best part? You’re never “too old” to reap these benefits! If you are in your twilight years and are looking to upgrade your smile, a cosmetic dentist is sharing five treatment options.
Straighten Your Teeth with Invisalign
Decades prior, patients with crooked or misaligned teeth would endure years of metal brackets and pesky wires to straighten their teeth. However, patients today can opt for Invisalign, which offers virtually undetectable treatment in a fraction of the time! Even better, the trays are entirely removable, so you can enjoy benefits like no food restrictions and hassle-free oral care.
Improve Your Smile with Metal-Free Restorations
Previously, metal fillings were the standard for treating cavities and tooth decay. While they continue to be a highly effective option, the dark spots left behind make many patients feel self-conscious when they smile or laugh. Fortunately, metal restorations can be replaced with tooth-colored alternatives that restore your bite force and prevent the possibility of potentially ingesting mercury.
Fix Minor Issues with Cosmetic Dental Bonding
From minor chips to small cracks, it’s natural for your teeth to show some wear and tear over the years. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way! In just one visit, your dentist can brighten, strengthen, and fix minor issues with cosmetic dental bonding. That way, you can enjoy a beautiful smile for years to come!
Remove Stubborn Stains with a Teeth Whitening Treatment
Whether it is your daily coffee intake or just an unpleasant side effect of one of your medications, stubborn stains and unsightly discoloration can make you look older than you are. While over-the-counter whitening kits can yield lackluster results, a professional one from your dentist can lighten your smile up to eight shades in just one visit!
Perfect Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers
If you have a multitude of cosmetic concerns, like stained, crooked, and chipped teeth, then porcelain veneers are the way to go. Instead of having to undergo multiple treatments, patients can opt for veneers that brighten, straighten, and perfect their smile seamlessly. Plus, they can last 20+ years and fix one, a few, or an entire arch of teeth!
If insecurities stemming from your smile have been paining you for years, then there is no time like the present to achieve your smile goals. After scheduling your initial consultation, you’ll be one step closer to having the set of pearly whites you deserve!
About the Author
After earning his graduate degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. Richard Carlson completed a hospital-based residency at the University of Texas, which less than 10% of all dentists in the U.S. do. He has also undergone advanced training at the world-renowned Misch Implant Institute and is an active member of multiple notable organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. If you would like to speak with Dr. Carlson about improving your smile, visit his website or give him a call at 904-262-8449.