{"id":224,"date":"2019-12-08T04:52:02","date_gmt":"2019-12-08T04:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/?p=224"},"modified":"2020-01-28T04:56:24","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T04:56:24","slug":"does-your-smile-look-different-with-age-5-ways-a-cosmetic-dentist-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/08\/does-your-smile-look-different-with-age-5-ways-a-cosmetic-dentist-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Smile Look Different With Age? 5 Ways a Cosmetic Dentist Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Most people expect to have to work a little harder to maintain their oral health as they age. But they don\u2019t always anticipate how the changing appearance of their smile will affect them. On top of having more stains and discoloration, it\u2019s also common to develop chips and cracks from decades of chewing forces or clenching and grinding. Mature patients are also more likely to have metal fillings that show when they smile or laugh. Fortunately, a cosmetic dentist in Reno can help with all of these issues and more! Keep reading to learn about 5 procedures that can help you feel great about your smile again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Metal-Free Fillings and Crowns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing is a dead giveaway that you\u2019ve had dental work in the past like metal fillings and crowns. Now, tooth-colored materials can be matched to blend in seamlessly with your smile. Whether you need a filling, crown, or other type of restoration, no one will be able to distinguish it from the rest of your teeth.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Whitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, teeth naturally get darker over time, and many years of drinking things like coffee, tea, or red wine only add to the discoloration. Whitening is a fast, easy way to erase years from your appearance. There are two main types of professional options, both of which will whiten your teeth by 4-10 shades:<\/p>\n\n\n\n