Aging definitely takes a toll on teeth. Barbara's teeth had been worn down so much she had what we call a "collapsed bite." We built up the height of her back teeth to what they might have been when she was just out of her twenties. It's almost like an instant facelift because it literally elongates facial skin. Working with our periodontist, we reshaped her gum line. This is essentially a "gum lift", when the gum is raised to show more tooth structure. Finally, we chose porcelain veneers to elongate her front teeth, compensating for years of chipping and grinding. We often find that baby boomers have one or more of these conditions: stained, dark or yellow teeth, chipped and worn front teeth, or too much gum showing. Barbara's smile proves that it really is possible to turn back the hands (or in this case, the teeth) of time.