{"id":521,"date":"2023-07-27T09:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T09:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/?p=521"},"modified":"2023-08-25T21:38:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T21:38:28","slug":"how-cosmetic-dentistry-helps-you-look-younger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/how-cosmetic-dentistry-helps-you-look-younger\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Helps You Look Younger"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_224318057__4___1692993479_96465-1.jpg\" alt=\"A dentist assessing his patient for cosmetic dentistry\" class=\"wp-image-522\" style=\"width:296px;height:198px\" width=\"296\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_224318057__4___1692993479_96465-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_224318057__4___1692993479_96465-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_224318057__4___1692993479_96465-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Over time, your smile accumulates all sorts of wear and tear. That\u2019s perfectly normal \u2013 teeth age along with the rest of you. Still, you don\u2019t have to bear this fact helplessly. The truth is that cosmetic dentistry helps you look younger. As such, your dental provider could \u201cturn back the clock\u201d and return some youth to your face. Let a local Kansas City dentist explain if you\u2019d like to learn more. To that end, here\u2019s how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">dental cosmetics<\/a> de-age your appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Removing Stains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t already know, tooth stains make you seem older. After all, deeply yellow enamel can look grizzled or worn out. This discoloration would then suggest your smile has weathered many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, professional teeth whitening can correct your stains. This service uses bleaching gel to restore your enamel\u2019s healthy white coloring. In fact, it typically leads to pearly whites that are brighter by six to eight shades. You\u2019d then sport a new, young-looking smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Hiding Chips &amp; Cracks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, it doesn\u2019t take much for teeth to crack. A simple fall or sports injury can lead to noticeable chips in your enamel. When that happens, the resulting damage could cause your smile to look old. Fractured chompers often appear mature compared to whole ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All that said, you could solve things with dental bonding. The latter relies on special resin to hide minor tooth chips and cracks. Shortly after treatment, it would restore some of your face\u2019s youthful glow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Aligning Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, people associate dental crowding with age. This issue often results from years of tooth movement and friction. Left alone, the latter forces cause a forward motion that pushes front teeth together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, you can count on dental veneers to help. These porcelain layers can hide noticeable crowding from view. Consequently, your smile will seem aligned and vigorous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Contouring Your Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At times, a person\u2019s aged smile stems from their gum tissue. Gums that suffer an infection will usually look lackluster. Plus, periodontal disease triggers gum recession \u2013 something that leads to abnormally large teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you could try gum recontouring as a potential fix. This option uses a dental laser to balance the pink tissue around your teeth. In doing so, it\u2019ll take years off your grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because cosmetic dentistry helps you look younger, you don\u2019t need to fear old age. Just let your dental provider de-age your face with a pretty smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/meet-your-dentist.html\">Dr. Michael C. Byars<\/a> is a dentist based in Kansas City, MO, having earned his DDS from the University of Missouri \u2013 Kansas City. He\u2019s also an outstanding member of the American Dental Association and the Missouri Dental Association. Given this background, his specialties are preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency dental services. Dr. Byars currently practices at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/\">self-titled clinic<\/a> and is reachable on his website and by phone at <strong>(816)-781-8222<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over time, your smile accumulates all sorts of wear and tear. That\u2019s perfectly normal \u2013 teeth age along with the rest of you. 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