{"id":248,"date":"2023-04-19T16:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regiondentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=248"},"modified":"2024-03-29T16:55:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T16:55:35","slug":"never-too-old-for-a-cosmetic-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regiondentalcare.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/19\/never-too-old-for-a-cosmetic-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Simply Too Old for Cosmetic Dentistry?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re getting up in years, you might be \u201caging out\u201d of various activities. Perhaps you can\u2019t run as fast, or you can\u2019t drive yourself anymore. That said, the same doesn\u2019t apply to visits with your cosmetic dentist. There\u2019s no age limit for these appointments. As such, you\u2019ll never be too old for cosmetic dental work. To prove it, your local practice can show you some evidence. Here\u2019s a summary of why cosmetic dentistry<\/a> is for all ages and three senior-friendly smile procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Never Too Old for Cosmetic Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re 65 or 105, cosmetic dentistry isn\u2019t something you\u2019ll \u201cage out\u201d of. Its treatments only require decent oral health; your years aren\u2019t a consideration. Consequently, you can qualify for any cosmetic procedure if your mouth is strong enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you suffer from dental issues, though, things change. A dentist must address these problems before doing cosmetic work. Otherwise, your poor oral health could disrupt treatment results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior-Friendly Cosmetic Dental Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seniors can qualify for many cosmetic dental treatments. In particular, consider the example services listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Bonding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding is a cosmetic option that hides minor smile flaws \u2013 stains, chips, etc. To do so, it applies a tooth-colored resin onto the affected enamel surfaces. The results (ideally) will then match up and blend with your surrounding teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter your age, dental bonding is safe and effective. Its resin is non-toxic and thus not harmful to enamel or gums. That said, remember that bonding effects only last a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal-Free Restorations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before now, dentists often relied on metal crowns to restore damaged teeth. Unfortunately, these caps\u2019 usually wore down and exposed their dark-colored portions with time. The overall effect would be dark spots and bands around treated teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, many dentists now use metal-free crowns. These kinds, safe for young and old alike, are crafted from tooth-colored ceramic. They thus blend with your smile and don\u2019t discolor from wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain Veneers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, veneers are porcelain shells placed on the fronts of teeth. Their main use is to hide a wide variety of smile flaws \u2013 chips, stains, cracks, and even misalignments. Furthermore, their porcelain material ensures results that are highly lifelike and beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneer treatment, admittedly, does remove bits of your tooth enamel. However, this process doesn\u2019t mean seniors don\u2019t qualify for care. It\u2019s something to note when considering whether veneers are right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your age doesn\u2019t have to hold you back from the cosmetic dentist. Book a visit with your dental practice, then, in the coming days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Region Dental<\/em><\/a> is based in La Porte, IN. Led by <\/em>Drs. Daniel Berquist<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Joseph Ornelas<\/em><\/a>, our practice strives for gentle and personalized dental care.<\/em> Thus, we perform custom treatments span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. As necessary, we\u2019ll also provide you with emergency dental procedures and dental sedation. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (219)-362-8980.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re getting up in years, you might be \u201caging out\u201d of various activities. Perhaps you can\u2019t run as fast, or you can\u2019t drive yourself anymore. That said, the same doesn\u2019t apply to visits with your cosmetic dentist. There\u2019s no age limit for these appointments. As such, you\u2019ll never be too old for cosmetic dental […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nYou're Not Too Old to See a Cosmetic Dentist | Region Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Think you\u2019re too old to see a cosmetic dentist? 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