Ben and Gary Show - Episode 13
Aug 08, 2018
Help! My Teeth Don't Show When I Smile Anymore
A 71 year old woman from Seattle told the docs that her formerly lovely smile didn't show her teeth anymore. She asked them what she should discuss with her dentist.
Without pictures, here are causes of a tired looking older smile
- Her teeth might be shorter due to wear
- Her front teeth may have chips and craze lines from force
- Her back teeth may have fractures
- The yellow color of tooth sub structure may show due to thinning enamel
- Her face muscles may be relaxed causing her lips to cover her teeth
The docs advise that she discuss the following with her dentist
- Complete assessment of her bone, bite and tooth structure
- Veneers and crowns - how many depends on how many teeth show in her smile
- Referral to restorative specialists
See you on the next episode. Send us your questions!