Is Your Smile Making You Look Older?

Is Your Smile Making You Look Older? Blog Cosmetic Dentistry Your smile can say a lot of things about you-you’re happy, you’re confident, you’re professional, you’re… old?

Nobody wants people to think that, but the unfortunate truth is, your smile may be aging you in the eyes of others. At our dental office in Wilmington, we hear many patients express concern over the appearance of their teeth and how some aspects of their smile make them look older than they really are. But thanks to modern dentistry, there are several treatments available to remedy any dental concern.

Concern #1: “My teeth aren’t as white as they used to be.”

Everyone wants a bright, white smile. But sometimes lifestyle factors like smoking, beverage choices like coffee and red wine, or old, metal dental work can keep someone from having pearly whites that are, well, pearly white. No matter what the reason is behind the discoloration, there’s a solution. Treatment options include:

Concern #2: “My teeth look longer and it makes me self-conscious”

Teeth that are longer in appearance are usually a result of gum recession. Gum recession is typically a result of brushing too hard, gum disease or grinding and clenching. When the gums recede, parts of the teeth that are usually hidden under the gum line become visible, causing them to look longer, and, in turn, the person looks older. Some common solutions from your Wilmington dentist may include:

Concern #3: “I’m experiencing more chips and cracks. What’s going on?”

As we age, our tooth enamel is constantly exposed to different elements and can become weakened. When this happens, the teeth are more susceptible to damage like chips and cracks. But don’t worry, advancements in dental technology allow for virtually undetectable restorations like:

If you’re concerned that your smile may be aging you, give our Wilmington dental office a call to schedule an appointment today. We’ll identify your specific areas of concern and determine the most appropriate solution for you.

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“Several years ago, I was diagnosed with mild moderate sleep apnea after a 2-day study in a sleep clinic. My medical doctor had prescribed the CPAP machine for me. I’m sure there are others out there who have success with the CPAP, but after multiple problems getting used to it I finally gave up.

In the spring of 2012, during my normal teeth cleaning visit to Dr. Nibouar’s office, I was updating my medical history with Pam and shared my sleep apnea condition. She told me that Dr. Nibouar was able to make sleep apnea appliances. Now I wear the appliance every night and am having great success with it. Now I sleep so much better and don’t worry about having a stroke or the other medical problms that come from sleep apnea! I’m very thankful to Pam, for being a good listener and to Kat and Dr. Nibouar for making my guard and coaching me through this!”

- Margie C.