{"id":404,"date":"2024-02-13T02:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T02:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/?p=404"},"modified":"2025-11-06T20:26:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T20:26:55","slug":"how-to-fix-age-related-dental-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-age-related-dental-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"How Aging Affects Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/older-woman-7-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"Older woman with an attractive smile\" class=\"wp-image-405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/older-woman-7-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/older-woman-7-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/older-woman-7.jpg 922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You know that your appearance will change as you age. While you\u2019re prepared to see a few gray hairs and wrinkles, you might not have expected your smile to change too. The aging process can affect your dental health in many ways, which can make your smile look unhealthy or aged. Your pearly whites don\u2019t have to give away your age. Here\u2019s how you can treat the most common age-related issues with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittsburghissmiling.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Teeth Change with Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teeth are supposed to last you for a lifetime, which means they are going to experience a lot of wear and tear over time. Not to mention, they are exposed to dark drinks, cavity-causing bacteria, and other factors that can take a toll on the way they look. Here are a few common concerns you can experience with age:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enamel Loss:<\/strong> Your enamel will get thinner over the years, which can lead to tooth sensitivity. It can also increase your risk of cavities. Your teeth may also appear darker as more of your yellowish dentin becomes visible through your enamel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tooth Discoloration: <\/strong>Besides thin enamel, teeth can also change color from consuming dark foods and drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wear and Tear: <\/strong>Years of grinding and chewing food can cause enamel erosion, chips, and fractures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teeth Grinding: <\/strong>Grinding and clenching your teeth can weaken them over time, increasing your risk of breaks and cracks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gum Disease:<\/strong> 50% of adults over the age of 35 have a form of gum disease, an infection caused by poor oral hygiene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reveal a Youthful Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have many options to improve various cosmetic problems caused by aging. Your cosmetic dentist will examine your mouth and learn more about your goals to create a personalized treatment plan, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Porcelain Veneers:<\/strong> Bonding veneers to the front surfaces of your teeth that show when you smile can correct many issues at once, like stains, chips, and gaps. They can also reduce sensitivity for patients with enamel loss.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metal-Free Restorations:<\/strong> Old metal restorations stick out like a sore thumb. All-ceramic crowns blend in with natural teeth to give them an added layer of protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invisalign:<\/strong> Clear aligners are worn over your teeth to fix bite and alignment issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dental Bonding:<\/strong> A composite resin can treat cavities, chips, and other minor problems quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teeth Whitening:<\/strong> Your teeth can get up to 8 shades whiter using a professional whitening system.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gum Recontouring:<\/strong> A soft tissue laser can treat gum disease and resculpt the gum line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can refresh your appearance without scalpels and sutures. Your cosmetic dentist can give you a stunning smile to be proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About The Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Water\u2019s Edge Dental, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/meet-dr-rolfes.html\">Dr. Mike Rolfes<\/a> treats patients in the Port Orange community with experience and expertise, providing comprehensive care all under one roof. He places and restores dental implants in-house, so you don\u2019t need to work with an outside provider. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (386) 516-4351.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know that your appearance will change as you age. While you\u2019re prepared to see a few gray hairs and wrinkles, you might not have expected your smile to change too. The aging process can affect your dental health in many ways, which can make your smile look unhealthy or aged. 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