Do you have an Achilles heel when it comes to a pursuit of looking younger? Many people are hard on themselves, but aging happens whether you choose to focus on it or not. We live in a privileged society where we have options and opportunities to look and feel great about ourselves. Whether it’s Botox for wrinkles, plastic surgery to tighten skin, or cosmetic dental procedures, you may be thinking about undergoing some sort of efforts to shave a few years off. Your Northbrook dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg will talk about utilizing the great cosmetic services we offer to look a touch more youthful.
Shortened Teeth Due to Longer Life
Our teeth age, just as our skin does. When teeth are cracked, chipped, worn down, and/or discolored, you are likely to appear older and more tired. Luckily, cosmetic dental issues can be much simpler to reverse then skin wrinkles, spots, and blotches. Teeth will wear down over time because you use them several times a day for cutting and grinding food. When you reach middle age, your two upper front teeth can be as much as two millimeters shorter than they were when you were in your 20s. This can mean that when you smile, less of your teeth are revealed on the top, sometimes creating the illusion of being toothless. Shortened teeth can also cause your lips to sink inward which creates a thin looking smile. Fuller, softer smiles appear more vibrant and young.
Lengthening Teeth
Your Northbrook dentist can elongate your front teeth with dental bonding or porcelain veneers. For bonding, tooth-colored material is applied to the teeth and shaped by Dr. Engelberg. This is a great procedure for more subtle needs. Porcelain veneers are thin shells that cover the front of teeth. Whichever method they use, Dr. Engelberg is adept at matching colors to your surrounding natural teeth. Even with the tiniest bit of lengthening, you are bound to be happy with your younger looking smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Northbrook
To schedule an appointment for a cosmetic dentistry consultation, call our 60062 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
