Can You Be Too Old for Cosmetic Dentistry?

If you’re a little bit older, you don’t have to deny yourself the best things in life. You deserve to still look and feel your best, and with cosmetic dentistry, your dentist can help you do that!

Some seniors wonder if they’re too old for cosmetic treatments, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Most aesthetic dental procedures are simple and non-invasive, so even people uncomfortable with surgery should be able to reap the benefits of it. Here are some cosmetic dental treatments available to seniors, and how they could benefit from them.

Teeth Whitening

As you’ve aged, you may have noticed your teeth becoming more yellow. This isn’t your imagination—it’s actually a fairly normal part of getting older. Thankfully, teeth whitening can help you get a brighter, more youthful smile! Most dentists offer both in-office and take-home teeth whitening services, meaning that you can get a smile up to eight shades whiter in a way that’s convenient for you.

Direct Bonding

Maybe you feel that your teeth are too dark for whitening to be effective, or maybe you’ve collected a few chips and cracks over the years. In either case, direct bonding can allow your dentist to repair a wide variety of flaws, sometimes within a single session.

Your dentist can make use of a composite resin, much like what’s used in most modern fillings, to patch up a wide variety of issues. You can even use this resin to cover up an entire tooth seamlessly, which can be a very effective alternative to teeth whitening.

Veneers

If you have ever wished that you could completely replace your old smile with a new one, veneers can offer that to you. Your dentist can remove a thin sliver of enamel and replace it with a shell made of porcelain. They can do this for as many teeth as you’d like, giving you the appearance of a perfectly white, symmetrical smile!

As you can see, you’re never too old to get a cosmetic treatment that can help you look your best. If you’re interested in getting a beautiful smile, there’s no time like the present.

About the Author

Dr. Eric Barajas has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years, and in that time he’s formed long-standing relationships with his patients based on trust and mutual respect. There’s nothing he loves more than getting to know someone on a personal level and watching their oral health improve. Dr. Barajas graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry, and he has since completed countless courses on a wide variety of subjects, including cosmetic dentistry.

If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (619) 482-7367.