THE NON-SURGICAL DENTAL FACELIFT
IN ORANGE COUNTY
Written By: Joseph, J. Henry, DDS
When
patients come to my office for my dental expertise they expect
their smile to look wonderful and feel healthy following treatment.
But with some dental procedure there are surprising benefits
that you may not expect. It’s exactly that kind of unexpected
benefit that has made Karen so happy with her new smile.
Karen was looking for a new dentist. She saw an ad for my
practice, like what she read and came in for a cleaning. She
had small, worn teeth, an overbite and some of her teeth had
moved. She had consulted an orthodontist, but didn’t
want to wear braces for two years. So she talked to Dr. Henry
about her options.
I recommended full mouth rejuvenation. In this procedure,
the teeth are restored to an optional shape, size and position,
with careful consideration of occlusion (the bite). The teeth
are restored with porcelain veneers and crowns.
As
a result, Karen’s smile was beautifully enhanced. Her
smile is now straight, white and stunning, and her bite is
comfortable. But more than her smile, this procedure enhanced
the appearance of her face as well. How is this possible?
Over time, as Karen’s teeth wore down, the position
of her jaw changed. The natural “closed” position,
(when the top teeth meet the bottom), was altered. This can
cause a variety of problems, from headaches and TMJ pain to
a change in facial appearance. When the bite “shortens,”
the face, for lack of a better term, collapses.
By restoring Karen’s teeth to their natural healthy
state, her jaw was returned to its ideal position, beautifully
elongating her face and the surrounding muscles. “I
look like I’ve had a facelift!” says Karen. I
had a friend who was sure that I had cosmetic surgery done.
Another insists that I’ve lost weight.
Such improvements are common-and much appreciated-results
of full mouth rejuvenation. By restoring the bite to its naturally
optimal position, the jaw line is defined. The profile becomes
more appealing. The results are truly amazing.
So before you consider plastic surgery to enhance your profile,
perhaps you should consult me first. It may be your teeth
and the position of your jaw that are affecting your appearance.
And cosmetic dentistry is an easier, more comfortable and
non-invasive alternative to surgery! You may end up with a
beautiful profile….and a beautiful smile.
