The orthodontist named three age-revealing signs of a smile

Even in the absence of wrinkles, a person may look older due to the peculiarities of the smile and bite. On March 2, Andrey Zhuk, dentist, orthodontist, Candidate of Medical Sciences, founder of the OrthoLike clinic, told Izvestia about three key parameters that are perceived as age markers.

According to the doctor, the first indicator is how visible the upper incisors are at rest. Normally, their edge should be visible from under the upper lip by about 2-3 mm. This position visually softens the facial features and makes it look younger. If the teeth are not visible at all, they create a feeling of shortening and wear, which is associated with age. Excessive display of teeth can also disrupt harmony and be associated with bite patterns.

"With age, due to the natural wear of the enamel and a decrease in the height of the bite, the teeth really become shorter. Even if a person carefully monitors their appearance, it is this detail that can add several years," the expert noted.,

As Zhuk noted, the second important criterion is manifested during a smile. The even position of the teeth, the absence of crowding and pronounced gaps create a feeling of well-groomed and youthful appearance. The line of the cutting edge of the upper teeth should follow the contour of the lower lip — this gives the face harmony.

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The visibility of the gum is also important, the doctor added. So, a small exposure is considered a variant of the norm, but excessive exposure can give the impression of shortened teeth. The absence of even one tooth gradually breaks the symmetry, provokes the displacement of neighboring units and changes the overall perception of a smile.

"The lack of teeth also negatively affects the perception. And not only from the point of view of hygiene. The loss of even one unit triggers a gradual displacement of neighboring teeth, symmetry is disrupted, and gaps appear. These changes occur slowly, but they make the smile visually less youthful. Therefore, specialists insist on timely implantation and orthodontic correction," the expert said.

The third factor is related to the operation of the entire system. The front teeth are designed for biting off, and the chewing teeth are designed for processing food. If the load is lost or incorrectly distributed, the enamel erasure accelerates, chips appear, and the shade of the teeth changes. Over time, they lose their natural transparency and look darker, the expert concluded.

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On Monday, February 9, Victoria Karatayeva, the chief dentist of All Yours Dentistry, spoke about the habits that lead to the destruction of tooth enamel. According to the expert, one of the unobvious provocateurs of enamel destruction is the habit of washing down hot food with cold drinks, as temperature fluctuations increase sensitivity and can provoke microcracks on the enamel. Another reason is acidic foods and drinks: water with lemon in the morning, citrus smoothies, soda without sugar, the dentist added.

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