Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #66

teeth
Transform your
Smile
Sydney aesthetic
reconstructive dentist
Dr Sarkis Nalbandian
explains how a deNTAL
facelift can transform your
appearance in just one visit.
Caitlin Bishop reports.
A
beautiful smile signifies one of the most noticeable
hallmarks of youthfulness and attractiveness. A
bright, even, symmetrical smile can take years off
your appearance and boost your confidence when it comes
to making first impressions.
Sydney aesthetic reconstructive dentist Dr Sarkis
Nalbandian believes a youthful smile can transform the
entire face. And, despite the damage that can occur
to our smiles over time, Dr Nalbandian says significant
improvements can be seen in just one visit to the dentist.
‘Teeth wear can occur at any age,’ he says. ‘It’s known
as tooth surface loss, or TSL, and is generally caused by a
combination of abrasion, erosion and attrition, or ageing.’
Notably, tooth erosion can also be caused by the acidic
nature of our diet. Dr Nalbandian takes a holistic approach
to smile transformation, helping his patients make some
lifestyle and dietary adjustments to prolong the results of
dental rejuvenation.
‘The increase in carbonated beverages has resulted in
an excessive amount of tooth loss in people as young as
15. This compromises the structural integrity of their teeth,’
he says.
‘Approximately 30 percent of the population “brux”, or
grind their teeth,’ Dr Nalbandian continues. ‘The cause is
unknown but has been attributed to stresses of life and
sleep disorders.’
When teeth become worn, patients are exposed not
only to potential health and functional problems but also
to an ageing smile. According to Dr Nalbandian, this has
a knock-on effect, dragging down the appearance of the
face as a whole.
‘The aim in all reconstructive dentistry is to develop a
treatment plan to help solve both the patient’s functional
needs and aesthetic desires,’ he says.
‘I believe the best strategy is to firstly identify the cause
and then prevent further tooth and gum damage. Thorough
diagnosis is required to assess the cause because if it is
not treated underlying tooth loss will continue to undermine
any type of restoration performed on the tooth,’ Dr
Nalbandian explains.
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