Facial Changes and Aging

Facial changes occur naturally as we age and lose tonicity in our facial muscles. When the teeth are lost or worn down, facial aging accelerates. The loss of teeth or tooth structure can add 10 or more years to a persons face. This change is a result of a decrease in face height or vertical dimension. This results in several facial changes. The decrease in the angle next to the lips and deepening of vertical lines on the lips create a harsher appearance. As the vertical bone loss progressively and rapidly increases, the bite relationship deteriorates.

facial changes and aging

As a result, the chin rotates forward and gives a poorer facial appearance. These conditions result in a decrease in the angle at the corner of the lips, and the patient appears unhappy when the mouth is at rest.

These esthetic changes can be minimized through advanced dental procedures. Call our office today for an evaluation of your individual needs.

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Dr. Pulsipher of Riverstone Dental Care provides patients with advanced and sophisticated dental technology. As a general dentist he provides Cosmetic Dentistry, Root Canals, Dental Implants, Extractions, Wisdom Tooth Removal, Children's Dentistry, Teeth Whitening, Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Periodontal Disease Treatment, and TMJ Treatment. Riverstone Dental Care is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.