Smile Makeover
5 Things That Age Your Smile
Just like your skin, face and body, the smile can age with time. But, certain factors, especially discoloration—think gray, yellow or brown stains—can instantly add years to your appearance. “The color of your teeth is the number-one factor that ages a smile,” says New York cosmetic dentist Irene Grafman, DDS. Keeping your teeth as white as possible is one of the easiest ways to age-proof your smile.
How to Fix Receding Gums
Receding gums have become somewhat of an epidemic and more and more people are being diagnosed with gums that pull back.
Have a Picture-Perfect Smile
In order to create the right pH in the mouth, there needs to be less bad bacteria than good bacteria. Angela Britt, DMD explains that we all have bad bacteria in the mouth, which produces by-products that colonize and sit on the teeth and gums, causing infection. “The pH of the saliva in the mouth affects how the bacteria exist.” Your dentist can perform a saliva test to determine the pH level of your saliva—6.5 to 7.5 pH is considered normal.
How to Fix Too Pointy Teeth
If the length and/or pointiness of your teeth are standing in the way of your perfect smile, tooth contouring is a quick fix to get the smile you’ve always wanted. A […]
Your Front Teeth Can Give Away Your Age
Your teeth might be aging you more than you realize.
Three Ways to Spot a Fake Smile
Just because you weren’t born with a perfect smile doesn’t mean you can’t have one. You can upgrade to a beautiful smile with veneers. Just make sure to achieve a […]
