{"id":54,"date":"2020-01-07T03:08:45","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T03:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=54"},"modified":"2020-02-07T03:12:08","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T03:12:08","slug":"skilled-cosmetic-dentist-in-goodlettsville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/07\/skilled-cosmetic-dentist-in-goodlettsville\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Unfavorable Ways Your Smile Can Change as the Years Go by"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/attractive-older-woman.jpg\" alt=\"older woman smiling nice teeth\" class=\"wp-image-55\" width=\"302\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/attractive-older-woman.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/attractive-older-woman-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/attractive-older-woman-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you were a child, the prospect of getting older was so\nexciting. After all, it meant you would be able to do all the things you were\ntoo young to participate in. It\u2019s funny how the perspective shifts once you\nmature. Now, you have to contend with the changes that come along with aging, one\nof which is the alterations that can occur in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">smile<\/a>.\nAs you continue reading, your cosmetic dentist in Goodlettsville lists 5 of the\nundesirable changes that can happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 \u2013 Gapped Front Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be several contributors to a gap (also referred to\nas diastema) developing. For starters, it can stem from the surrounding teeth\ncrowding or an imbalanced jaw structure that creates unnatural spacing. As a result,\nyour front teeth can begin to shift in an effort to regain the lost tension,\nwhich can leave you with an unflattering gap in your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 \u2013 Bottom Teeth Crowding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, your lower jaw can start to lose density and\nshrink. The imbalance created can lead to a domino-effect that can cause crowding\nin your lower teeth. Some possible contributors are breathing through the\nmouth, reverse swallowing (also called tongue thrusting) and facial trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 \u2013 Poor Bite (Malocclusion)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon for your jawbone to shift as you get\nolder. In fact, statistics show that one in four adults has some form of\nage-related malocclusion, which can contribute to the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headaches <\/li><li>Clicking<\/li><li>Popping jaw joints <\/li><li>In some cases, back pain. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 \u2013 Teeth Stains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, your teeth are bombarded with unfathomable\namounts of leftover food and beverage particles. Eventually, this can cause\nstains to form from the debris becoming embedded in your enamel (the hard-outer\nlayer of your teeth). If the protective layer begins to wear, it can also leave\nmore of the yellowish dentin that lies beneath exposed, which can leave you\nwith a less-than-attractive smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 \u2013 Shifting Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any number of teeth missing, you\u2019re more vulnerable\nto a decrease in jawbone density and the surrounding teeth shifting in an\nattempt to reestablish the lost tension. This can leave you with malocclusion, a\ngreater susceptibility to gum infection and a less appealing image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that your dentist in Goodlettsville has a\nhost of solutions to address any issue. To get started, you\u2019ll need to visit for\na consultation. While you\u2019re there, you can learn more about the many available\noptions, which include receiving porcelain veneers, metal-free dental restorations,\ndental bonding and at-home teeth whitening. With the expert care you\u2019ll\nreceive, you\u2019ll have a more exuberant and youthful smile to show the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Deidra Harrison-McClain graduated from Meharry Medical College\nin Nashville. She then went on to complete a dental residency through the University\nof Tennessee College of Dentistry. A highly skilled dentist, Dr. McClain helps\nher patients turn back the hands of time by providing the absolute best in cosmetic\ndental care at Goodlettsville Smiles. She can be reached for more information\nthrough her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you were a child, the prospect of getting older was so exciting. After all, it meant you would be able to do all the things you were too young to participate in. It\u2019s funny how the perspective shifts once you mature. 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