It is the icing on the cake. As if going to your cosmetic dentist for a smile makeover wasn’t enough to achieve a new look, cosmetic dentist D. Gordon Rye, D.D.S., of Rye Smiles for Life, explains that when being treated for problems with your mouth, your dentist can also perform a face lift as well - without surgery.
Many methods used to treat TMJ disorders, like bite placement and orthodontics, and restore dental structures, such as veneers and implants, also lead to an improved facial appearance. Dr. Rye reports that many of his patients, whom he treats for TMJ, end up looking years younger. Now, he says, dentists can revive smiles while achieving age-minimizing results comparable to a face lift.
Missing or worn-down teeth can cause the lower portions of the face to shrink, leading to a sunken appearance, and receded jaw and chin, which will make you look older than you really are. Restoring and replacing damaged or lost teeth with dentures, implants or porcelain veneers, can improve bite and jaw alignment. This improvement, in turn, provides added support to your face and gives a lift to your sunken facial features.
This non-surgical dental face lift also adds length to the lower face, explains Dr. Rye. You will achieve a more pronounced jaw line and it can even reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles without Botox or fillers.
Combine the treatment with a few rounds of teeth whitening at your dentist and even your closest friends may have a hard time recognizing the new you.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
