Almost everyone has individual teeth that are imperfect, but what people see is the smile when viewed as a whole. Teeth that are yellow or brown, worn down, or crooked pull attention to your teeth and can instantly add 5 - 10 years to your appearance. The lips and mouth are fully supported by the teeth and jaw underneath, and as a person ages, this foundation becomes even more important. We have had many patients say that people often mistake them for being much older than they really are due to chipped, broken-down teeth, or lack of fullness of the smile.
When we asked Dr. Maddahi what makes a great smile, his answer surprised us: "One of the biggest compliments you can have when it comes to your smile, is that people don't notice it right away. They may say, 'Something is different' or 'Did you change your hairstyle?' but they won't realize it's your teeth."
When Dr. Maddahi does an Anti-Aging Dentistry consultation, he looks at every aspect of your face, not simply your bite or the color of your teeth. Changing the size, shape, or depth of your teeth with crowns, veneers, and implants can smooth wrinkles around your mouth, fill out your jawline, or balance the appearance of your smile without plastic surgery.
The beautiful, youthful smiles we associate with celebrities such as Julia Roberts and Halle Berry come from the fullness of the smile. That fullness can sometimes only be restored with a combination of braces and veneers. In many cases however, Dr. Maddahi has restored smiles in just a few visits using only veneers.
