{"id":1450,"date":"2017-09-06T13:22:20","date_gmt":"2017-09-06T18:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=1450"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:31:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:31:54","slug":"oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/06\/oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Oral Health Reveal my Age?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It just might! If you\u2019re unhappy with a smile that looks yellow, teeth that look short, or enamel that appears gray, your smile may be aging you. However, there are many ways to <\/span>prevent dental damage<\/span><\/a>, improve the look of your smile and maintain a healthy, youthful appearance. In fact, it may be a lot easier than you think to look as much as ten years younger. Most importantly, you\u2019ll feel the confidence to smile and speak in any personal or professional situation. <\/span>
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What Makes Your Teeth Look Older<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons your smile can reveal your age. One of the most common things that happens as we grow older is that tooth enamel begins to wear from daily use. As the healthy, white tooth enamel becomes thinner, the yellow dentin layer of the tooth is revealed, so the older you get, the more yellowed your smile will appear. Additionally, teeth will wear down and look shorter over time for many people. Finally, regular smoking or consumption of acidic foods and drinks can lead to teeth that have a gray or dingy coloring. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Keep Your Youthful Smile <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As is the case in most areas of dentistry, prevention is the key to having a beautiful smile. Some of the things you can do to improve your smile\u2019s appearance include: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n