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When looking in the mirror over a period of decades, it is
virtually impossible to detect the wearing down of the teeth.
It is like trying to follow the hands of a clock. But, like
a clock, in time things do change, and often the change is
significant. Worn down teeth can contribute to a subtle but
significant breakdown in the entire facial form and structure
- producing an aged appearance. Shortening of the lower third
of the face and a shift from an oval face to a squarer look
is a common result of a worn or "over closed" bite.
Jowls, deep creases around the mouth, or a chin that seems
to be changing over time are common conditions caused by worn
out teeth. And, of course, worn teeth tend to get chipped,
darker, and shorter over time.
Luckily with modern neuromuscular and cosmetic dental techniques,
it is now possible to reverse the effects of time and restore
one's teeth to look like they did originally. And with that
restoration, often comes a return to the former, youthful
facial shape. Such a restoration can change a person's life
and attitude, and certainly improve the quality of our survival
as we live longer.
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