The Ageless Smile philosophy goes far beyond slowing the aging of your face and smile.
By focusing on inflammation mitigation, happiness, sleep and breathing, this innovative method has the potential to extend lifespan and improve overall quality of life.
Inflammation Mitigation: Putting out the Silent Fire
Chronic inflammation is a key driver of aging and age-related diseases. Since the mouth can be the largest source of systemic inflammation, our Zero Inflammation Protocol is intended to fully mitigate it as the source of inflammation which in some individuals can reduce the dreaded inflammatory mediators up to 50%- greater than any other methodology including the wonderfully effective Mediterranean Diet. Inflammatory mediator reduction is linked to decreased risk of many diseases including:
Heart Disease
Alzheimer’s
Type II Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
It’s no surprise that studies show that periodontal disease increases one’s risk of death by 25%. Of course, that is without our Zero Inflammation Protocol which aims to improve that result.
Sleep and Breathing: The Foundation of Health
Breathing, especially during sleep, profoundly impacts overall health and longevity. Poor sleep quality and sleep-disordered breathing are linked to numerous serious health issues including:
Cardiovascular Disease: Sleep apnea increases the risk of hypertension, heart attacks, and strokes by up to 3 times.
Cognitive Decline: Chronic poor sleep is associated with a 30% higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Metabolic Disorders: Sleep-disordered breathing can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 60% and obesity by 40%.
Weakened Immune Function: Chronic sleep deprivation can reduce immune function by up to 70%, increasing susceptibility to infections.
Mood Disorders: Poor sleep quality is linked to a 2-3 times higher risk of developing depression and anxiety.
The Ageless Smile approach aims to screen and test every patient to maximize airway patency and sleep through orthodontic or restorative dentistry, Ageless Sleep Appliance, or CPAP. These interventions lead to better sleep quality, which is essential for cellular repair, immune function, and cognitive health. Treating sleep-disordered breathing can significantly reduce blood pressure, potentially lowering heart disease and stroke risk by up to 40%. Moreover, optimized breathing supports better metabolic health, a key factor in longevity. According to estimates, treating sleep apnea successfully, can potentially add 5-10 years to one’s lifespan.
Happiness: The Power of a Confident Smile
A confident smile is more than esthetic - it’s a tool for enhancing happiness and potentially extending life:
Stress Reduction: Smiling, even when forced, can lower heart rate and reduce stress levels, benefiting cardiovascular health and longevity.
Social Connections: A genuine smile facilitates social bonding and trust, leading to stronger relationships linked to longer, healthier lives.
Neurochemical Benefits: Smiling triggers the release of dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins - associated with happiness, reduced pain, and lower stress.
Longevity Link: A study of professional baseball players found those with genuine smiles in photos lived, on average, seven years longer than those who didn’t smile.