{"id":568,"date":"2023-01-12T05:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glistendental.com\/blog\/?p=568"},"modified":"2023-02-04T05:24:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T05:24:10","slug":"never-too-old-for-a-cosmetic-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glistendental.com\/blog\/never-too-old-for-a-cosmetic-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There an Age Limit for Cosmetic Dentistry?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Once you get up in years, starting to \u201cage out\u201d of certain activities is natural. For instance, you may not run as vigorously or drive your car as before. Given that fact, you may believe there\u2019ll be a day when you\u2019re too old to see a cosmetic dentist. The truth, though, is that there\u2019s no such thing! Cosmetic dentistry<\/a> has no upper age limit, so you\u2019ll never be too old for it. To prove that claim, here\u2019s a summary of the matter from your local Tulsa practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic Dentistry Has no Age Limit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re pretty elderly, you\u2019ll never \u201cage out\u201d of qualifying for cosmetic dentistry. The latter\u2019s treatments rely on oral health for success, not your years. Therefore, you can get various cosmetic procedures if your mouth is strong enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior dental issues don\u2019t have to interfere, either. When an older patient has gum disease, for example, dentists can treat it before moving on to cosmetic work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Cosmetic Options for Seniors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Senior citizens can benefit from a variety of cosmetic dental treatments. Some of the most common of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth Whitening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Per its name, whitening whitens your enamel with a special bleaching gel. As the substance seeps into your teeth\u2019s top layers, it removes stubborn stains and other discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you might expect, even older people can have tooth enamel. Therefore, many of the elderly can also take advantage of whitening. Whether done in-office or through take-home kits, this treatment can bleach aged teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Using a tooth-colored resin, dental bonding quickly (and cheaply) hides smile flaws like chips, cracks, and more. Done well, the treatment can have results identical to natural enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding doesn\u2019t damage your smile. The resin it uses is non-toxic, so it won\u2019t hurt enamel or irritate your gums. Still, remember that its results only last a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Unfortunately, your teeth may suffer from several smile flaws at once. Should that be the case, consider porcelain veneers. These shells hide various tooth imperfections beneath beautiful porcelain layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneers also don\u2019t have an age limit. While prepping teeth for them involves removing some enamel, that process isn\u2019t affected by whether you\u2019re a senior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, a cosmetic dentist can help even the most aged dental patients. That being the case, go ahead and book a visit with one soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Glisten<\/em> Dental<\/em><\/a> is based in Tulsa, OK. Led by <\/em>Dr. Lindsey Hammond<\/em><\/a>, our practice is committed to excellent dental care for its many patients. As such, we perform various treatments that span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Our office can even handle scenarios like urgent dental emergencies and sedation services. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (918)-749-0303<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Once you get up in years, starting to \u201cage out\u201d of certain activities is natural. For instance, you may not run as vigorously or drive your car as before. Given that fact, you may believe there\u2019ll be a day when you\u2019re too old to see a cosmetic dentist. The truth, though, is that there\u2019s no […]<\/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-568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nAre You Too Old to See a Cosmetic Dentist? | Glisten Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In reality, you\u2019re never too old to see a cosmetic dentist. 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