{"id":3880,"date":"2023-06-09T22:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T22:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=3880"},"modified":"2023-07-11T22:14:08","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T22:14:08","slug":"how-cosmetic-dentistry-de-age-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/09\/how-cosmetic-dentistry-de-age-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cosmetic Dentistry Can De-age Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_198616059__1689113544_20573.jpg\" alt=\"Senior with a beautiful smile\" class=\"wp-image-3881\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_198616059__1689113544_20573.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_198616059__1689113544_20573-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_198616059__1689113544_20573-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a> has become unbelievably sophisticated. The number of procedures available on the market right now is incredible, and it\u2019s gotten to the point that for just about any aesthetic issue that you may have with your smile, there\u2019s a style of cosmetic dentistry that can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a little bit older, you may want to get dental treatments that can turn back the clock a little bit. Here are a few cosmetic procedures that may be able to do that for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teeth Whitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As people age, it\u2019s natural for their teeth to start to become more yellow, or even a little bit gray. This is due to a thinning of the enamel, the surface layer of the tooth, exposing the darker interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there isn\u2019t any way to regrow your enamel, it is possible to remove surface stains to brighten your smile. Teeth whitening solution does just that, making your pearly whites up to eight shades brighter within just a single appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct Bonding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a little bit older, odds are your teeth have collected a little bit of surface damage in one way or another, whether it\u2019s chips, cracks, or even fractures. This becomes even more likely as the enamel on your teeth gets thinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, direct bonding can easily deal with these kinds of surface imperfections. Your dentist can sculpt a tooth-colored resin onto your teeth, then use a specialized light to cure it into place. After just one trip to their office, they can make these kinds of surface-level issues completely disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to exude the youth and vitality of a Hollywood celebrity, veneers are the way to go. These thin porcelain shells can be placed directly on the teeth, covering up any natural imperfections and replacing them with a perfectly straight, glistening white smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what bothers you about your teeth, or what you think will show your age, there\u2019s a cosmetic dental treatment that can help you. That means there\u2019s nothing standing between you and the smile you\u2019ve always wanted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Atrium Family Dental of New Lenox, we believe that the best dentistry comes from treating our patients as partners, and understanding what makes them completely unique. We pride ourselves on creating treatment plans customized to every patient\u2019s individual needs and making sure that the care we provide is not only consistently great, but completely comprehensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (815) 462-9990.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years cosmetic dentistry has become unbelievably sophisticated. The number of procedures available on the market right now is incredible, and it\u2019s gotten to the point that for just about any aesthetic issue that you may have with your smile, there\u2019s a style of cosmetic dentistry that can help you. 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