Patients usually expect dental exams to begin with a request to lean back in the chair and “open up.” As a specialist in anti-aging dentistry, I take a different approach. Anti-aging dentistry is based on more than simply caring for the teeth. By analyzing the signs of aging on a person’s face, I look for ways to build smiles that are straighter, whiter, and structurally sound. The process can transform the entire lower one-third of the face. I start by examining the upper and lower lips and any hollow areas of the face. Then, I ask the patient to smile so I can study the teeth: Are they positioned correctly to support the lips and cheeks? Are they the correct length to create a firm framework for the face? In exploring why the smiles of some celebrities, such as Julia Roberts, are so appealing, I realized that the width of the smile is a major factor. A healthy smile will expose at least 10 top teeth. As people age, fewer teeth are visible when they smile, and black spaces open up between the teeth. Also, downward lines at the corners of the lips suggest that the teeth have lost length, causing the How Anti-Aging Dentistry Can Rejuvenate Your Smile Turn Back Time
Refer a Friend, Get a Brighter Smile! That’s right! Every time you refer a friend to Dr. Maddahi, you get one FREE teeth cleaning! lower one-third of the face to sag. A thin upper lip suggests the upper teeth have receded inward, allowing the lip to cave in. Similarly, if the lower lip is extending outward, the lower teeth are jutting too far out, and if the lower lip is too thin, the lower teeth have receded. To reverse these effects, I use porcelain veneers and crowns to build out and add extra length to the teeth, open up the bite, widen the arch, and eliminate black holes. These changes can take 10–20 years off a person’s appearance. I conceived this approach more than a decade ago when working with plastic surgeons and other specialists on television “makeover” shows. I realized that skillful anti-aging dentistry could reduce or even eliminate patients’ desire for Botox injections and facelifts. If you would like to understand the impact of aging on your appearance, my team and I will be glad to help. Call us at (888) 592-0974 to schedule your consultation today! -Dr. Maddahi
Quinoa Veggie Bowl Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
This recipe is packed with protein-rich quinoa and a colorful array of vegetables. It’s ideal for a healthy lunch or a quick dinner!
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INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil •
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1 cup diced mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 yellow bell pepper, diced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup diced zucchini
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2 cups cooked quinoa
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Add bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add oregano, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
4. Add the cooked quinoa and mix thoroughly. 5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then serve.
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