Helaine Smith DMD

Edith came to my Boston office to inquire about cosmetic dentistry. She had wanted cosmetic dentistry for years as her teeth had not aged well but had kept putting it off.

Just looking at Edith and listening to her talk made me realize that fixing her smile would give her what she desired — a more youthful look. An attractive 70-year old woman, Edith had aged well — she has a skin deep beauty — but her teeth, due to age, had worn down and were too short. (Short teeth make us look older.)

In addition, she also had many old fillings that did not keep the natural contour of the teeth shape, plus the shade was a very dark brown. In short, her smile did not match her warm personality or her face.

All of this was easily corrected with porcelain veneers — and in just two visits. Taking into account her warm personality and facial structure, I designed a new smile that enhanced her face and matched her personality. Her new smile will last for years.

If you’re like Edith and feel you have lots of life left to live — but you think you’re too old for cosmetic dentistry, please reconsider. Our bodies age in different ways and while some people’s smile may be gorgeous well into their 70s, other people have teeth that age faster than they themselves do.

Consider cosmetic dentistry as a gift to yourself — and restore your youthful vitality with a beautiful new smile.