Orange County residents invest a considerable amount of resources in maintaining their health and appearance. The preservation of longevity through dermatological practices and nutritional planning is a common practice for those living on the coast. But many people ignore the critical foundation of facial aging. They only pay attention to the outer layer of skin and not the structure below it.
That scaffolding is your bite.
It is natural for the face to lose volume due to aging. But it is mostly considered to be a dermatological problem. But the truth is that much of this loss is caused by dental changes. The lower third of your face will begin to fall inward if you lose the vertical height of your teeth.
A very sophisticated medical solution is needed to correct this structural failure. When celebrities and leaders of industry are taking care of their gums via Newport Beach Cosmetic Dentistry, you will rarely find them seeking only whiter teeth. It is their desire to receive a full facial rejuvenation. Dr. Dimple Desai of Luminous Smiles specializes in restoring this important structural support by providing an amazing anti-aging effect without any surgical incisions.
The Anatomy of Facial Collapse
In order to understand the effect that dental care has on your “age appearance,” you need to appreciate the physics of the teeth.
In your youth, your teeth have a specific, genetically determined length. This length dictates the distance between your nose and your chin when your mouth is fully closed. This distance is known in the medical community as your vertical dimension. Your teeth physically prop up your facial muscles, supporting the fullness of your lips and the tautness of your jawline.
When you are young, your teeth have a fixed length, which is determined by your genes. This length affects the distance from your nose to the chin when your mouth is closed. This distance is called ‘vertical dimension’ in the medical field. Your teeth literally support your face as a whole.
With time, the natural enamel of your teeth wears away. This causes teeth to get shorter and flatter. And, the more their height diminishes, the more the distance between your nose and your chin decreases. The jaw moves to become closer together than it was before.
The implications of this are certainly a lot, in the aesthetic sense. Since lips have underlying support loss, they start to look rolled inwards and thin. The mouth corners have deep creases. The skin around your jawline will gather and sag. You can keep investing in expensive dermal fillers, but if the foundation of the teeth structure has failed, the aging of the face will continue.
The Structural Solution: Rebuilding the Vertical Dimension
This volume loss is a complicated task of precision architecture. It can’t be fixed by simple dental care practices. Rather, it is going to require an expert who is well-versed in the relationship between dental health and the appearance of the face.
The highest level of Newport Beach Cosmetic Dentistry focuses mainly on structural restoration. Dr. Desai uses a very calculated approach to treat worn bites. Covering the broken teeth is not going to be enough. She rebuilds your teeth to their original youth-like proportions.
Using detailed diagnostics through 3D digital scanning and complex facial measurements, Dr. Desai can pinpoint the exact amount of vertical height that you have lost over the years. She then works on the tooth structure to return it to its ideal position with bespoke porcelain restorations.
The physical effects are instant as the height of the teeth is restored. The lower jaw is pushed back to the correct position. Lips are pushed outwards, immediately giving them their natural plumpness. The skin of the lower portion of your face becomes taut again, getting rid of wrinkles at the corners of your mouth. This treatment is often called a non-surgical dental facelift and is the greatest secret of luxury anti-aging medicine.
Restoring Youthful Light Dynamics
Working on the structure is just 50% of the anti-aging equation. Your teeth’s colour and clarity also have a significant impact on the impression you make on the world.
The enamel of a young person is translucent. It lets light run through the border of each tooth and produces a colourful halo effect. This translucent edge is the first to go as teeth wear down and become shorter. Underneath, the remaining dentin is opaque and dark. That is why, no matter how many times you try to whiten them, worn teeth will still look grey and lifeless.
One of the most important parts of the Newport Beach Cosmetic Dentistry process is the exact replication of biological youth. Dr. Desai collaborates with world-class master ceramists to create custom porcelain restorations for each client. These technicians carefully layer the porcelain by hand and avoid using generic materials.
When working close to the gum line, they create deep and opaque layers to mimic the appearance of dentin. Glass-like and translucent layers are created when working on the outer layer to mimic enamel. Thus restoring the exact light-reflecting characteristics of a 20-year-old smile. The face restorations are all natural and instantly make your face appear bright and full of life.
The AACD Standard of Predictability
It is one of the most challenging procedures in the medical profession to restore a smile’s vertical dimension. An incorrectly raised bite can lead to high muscle tension or jaw joint damage.
That’s why this type of care shouldn’t be relied upon by a general dentist. You need an expert who has objective credentials and a proven track record. Dr. Dimple Desai is the only woman AACD Accredited dentist in the Newport Beach area. This accreditation comes after a clinical gauntlet of high scrutiny over many years, provided by the most successful aesthetic dentists from around the world.
This certificate should provide the guarantee that you need to be reassured of your safety. Dr. Desai measures the bite angles with incredible accuracy during the structural rejuvenation design. We use temporary mock-ups for your face after coming up with the initial solution. This enables you and us to determine the effectiveness of the results we will be getting after the actual procedure. We make sure your jaw muscles are 100% relaxed, and your new look is exactly what you want.
The Concierge Medical Experience
When it comes to complex cosmetic dentistry for Newport Beach residents, it’s important to choose a practice that values your time and exemplifies the quality you demand.
Luminous Smiles is the perfect destination for those who take their health and appearance seriously. We provide highly personalised and bespoke solutions to all your dental needs.
Contact us today to book your consultation.
