“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” – Sophia Loren
Go to the dentist, leave looking younger. Every year the average life expectancy increases and as it increases individuals are also taking better care of themselves resulting in a better quality of life as they age. However, this means your outward appearance may not reflect how you feel inside.
Aging can be seen in your skin, lips, and teeth. Below are preventative tips and proactive services to help reverse the clock so you can look as young as you feel.
Skin
Sagging skin and wrinkles are the most obvious indicator of aging. Around 25, the first signs of aging starts to show as skin loses volume and elasticity.
Preventative:
Wearing sunscreen daily, regular gentle exfoliation, and keeping your skin hydrated can help prevent premature aging, as can eating healthily and limiting alcohol. Botox can also be used as a preventative measure at the first signs of fine lines in your 20s or 30s.
Proactive:
Regarding Dentistry offers BOTOX Cosmetic treatments which reduce fine lines and soften wrinkles for a more youthful look. BOTOX is most commonly used in the forehead and around the eyes and mouth. Results last approximately 3-4 months.
Lips
Lips tend to thin as we age, so more voluminous lips make us appear more youthful. Studies show fuller lips can take years off your appearance.
Preventative:
Lips are one area of the face often overlooked when applying sunscreen. Include an SPF lip balm in your daily routine.
Proactive:
Lip augmentation to restore natural fullness to your lips. Regarding Dentistry offers Juvederm dermal filler treatments plumping your pout and making you look younger with more voluminous lips. Results can last up to one year.
Teeth
The origin of the saying “getting long in the tooth”, can be traced back to the loss of gum tissue that you experience as you age. Teeth also tend to yellow from food and beverages staining the enamel as we age.
Preventative:
Gum recession and yellowing can be slowed with good dental hygiene habits. Using whitening toothpaste and rinse daily, like antioxidant-based PerioSciences White Care, can help lift surface stains and keep your smile bright.
Proactive:
Professional whitening can whiten teeth up to 16 shades, a more dramatic difference than over-the-counter whitening strips. Patients who professionally whiten also report less sensitivity than OTC options. Regarding Dentistry offers three professional whitening treatments tailored to your preferences, lifestyle, and desired outcome. Pro. Custom. Go.
If you desire to look as young as you feel, be proactive.
