A healthy smile not only improves your appearance, but also
boosts your self-esteem and confidence. With age, our teeth lose the whiteness,
fullness, and shape associated with youthful and vibrant smiles. There are some anti-aging
dentistry procedures in New York that can turn back the clock and help
you look younger.
Anti-aging dentistry in New York is the
restoration of the mouth to the healthiest and most aesthetically pleasing
state possible. It is a way to change the facial features through changing the
teeth. The procedure can also fix a bad bite or help to maintain the teeth you
currently have.
Treatments in Anti-Aging Dentistry
Treatment options in anti-aging dentistry in New York
involve the use of invisible aligners, dental implants, whitening, and
dentures. Anti-aging dentistry will not only improve your smile, but can also
smooth the wrinkles around your mouth, fill out the jawline and balance the
appearance of your smile.
- Dental
Examination:
Thorough evaluation of the health and structures of the gums
and teeth is the first step in any anti-aging dental treatment. During your
dental examination, we will look for wear of the teeth, cracks in the teeth,
chipped teeth, decay in the teeth and so on.
- Teeth
Whitening:
Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic
dentistry treatment among patients of all ages. Consumption of dark
sodas, red wine, coffee, and tea, along with lifestyle habits such as smoking,
can discolor the teeth. At the office of Dr. Aki Shirakura & Associates, we
offer this service by using professional strength whitening products. Teeth
whitening is a quick and inexpensive way to rejuvenate your appearance
- Porcelain
Veneers:
Porcelain Veneers or Dental Porcelain Laminates, are
thin, custom made shells of tooth-colored materials. Veneers are designed to
cover the front surface of teeth to change or improve their appearance. These
shells are bonded to the front of your teeth to change their color, shape,
size, or length. This procedure is good for people whose teeth are sensitive
and the enamel has eroded.
- Replacement
of Missing Teeth:
Missing teeth is a common issue. The patient
with this issue faces various problems like difficulty eating, shifting of
remaining teeth, and bite misalignment. Cosmetically, missing teeth leave gaps
in the mouth, and the facial structure loses support.
Restoration options for patients with missing teeth are:
- Dentures: Dentures refer to a removable
dental appliance that holds one or more artificial teeth.
- Dental
Bridges: Dental bridges refer to one or two artificial teeth that
are attached to a crown that is placed over an existing tooth or a dental
implant.
- Dental
Implants: Dental implants are incredibly beautiful, durable,
and long-lasting. In the first visit, a titanium screw is implanted into
the jawbone. During the next three to six months, the patient’s jawbone
and gums grow around the implant. Once the implant is firmly in place, the
patient can return for their final appointment in which the dental
restoration (the artificial tooth) is placed.