Chorak Orthodontics Parent Smile Program
Chorak Orthodontics Your teeth are probably the only thing on your face that won’t get wrinkles…but your teeth certainly do show signs of aging. If you want to look younger and healthier, your teeth are a great place to start! “Just as white, straight teeth convey youth, a smile with crooked, discolored, worn, or missing teeth is associated with an aged look,” says Edmond Hewlett, DDS , professor of restorative dentistry at UCLA's School of Dentistry. Even if you started out with perfectly straight teeth, something called mesial drift will cause them to shift over time. Crowded teeth are an instant giveaway of age and straightening your teeth can often take 10 to 15 years off your appearance. Crowded teeth also increase the risk of tooth decay, premature tooth loss, and gum recession. Beautifully straight teeth cannot only make you look younger, but they can dramatically improve your confidence. While most people tend to associate orthodontics with children, adults are ...