Cosmetic Dentistry for a Young and Vibrant Smile

PARK56 COSMETIC DENTISTRY FOR A YOUNG AND VIBRANT SMILE DENTAL DETAILS The act of smiling can take years off your appearance Your lower teeth are thinner than your upper teeth, so they wear out faster (Don't ignore your bottom teeth when considering cosmetic dentistry procedures!) Over 90% of adults over age 50 have teeth that have shifted since their 20s 90% Invisalign allows you to discreetly straighten your teeth in 9-15 months WHITENING AND BRIGHTENING Teeth naturally darken with age, but lifestyle factors can make them discolor faster Any food or drink that will Smokers are 13% more likely to have moderate stain your clothes will stain your teeth to severe tooth 13% discoloration than non-smokers Your dentist can lighten your teeth by 8 shades in 1 hour with ZOOM! in-office whitening treatment Dental restorations darken over time like real tooth enamel Replace crowns and bridges after tooth whitening for a uniform look TOOTH TREATMENTS 2mm • Upper front teeth can be 2 mm shorter at age 40 than they 0.9mm were at age 20 • By age 50, they can shorten by another 0.9 mm 20 years old 40 years old 50 years old Lengthening these teeth with veneers or bonding can take 20-30 years off your appearance • Dental bonding requires 30-60 minutes to complete • Dental vencers require 1-2 wecks to complete RESTORATION OPTIONS Missing teeth leave noticeable gaps and lead to jaw bone deterioration Dental implants stop bone deterioration and fill out your face for a younger look Restorations such as crowns, bonding, and veneers eventually require replacement- implants can last a lifetime! 20 Crowns 48+ Dental implants 10-15 Fillings YEARS YEARS YEARS The first dental implants 5-7 Bonding 10-15 Bridges YEARS wcrc used in 1965 and arc YEARS still functioning today! 15-20 Veneers 5-7 Dentures YEARS YEARS Infographic provided by PARK 56 DENTAL http://www.topdentistnycblog.com/ PARK 56 DENTAL Sources: http://www.newbeauty.com/hottopic/blogpost/1355-surprising- ways-your-smile-can-make-you-look-younger/ http://www.more.com/health/wellness/your-smile-aging-you-get-better-whiter-teeth http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303828304575180022107327604.html http://www.today.com/id/45196801/ns/today- today_health/t/smile-youll-look-younger-study-suggests/#.UUC9RNFASI8 http://www.livestrong.com/article/549012-what-causes-the-mouth-to-look-sunken-as-we-age/ http://www.park56dental.com/zoom http://www.osseonews.com/patient-information/how-long-do-they-last/ http://www.newbeauty.com/hottopic/blogpost/533-dont-ignore-your-bottom-teeth/ http://www.today.com/id/45196801/ns/today- today_health/t/smile-youll-look-younger-study-suggests/#.UUC9RNFASI8 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/5/27