02/25/2026
✨ Are Your Teeth Getting “Shorter”? It Might Not Be Aging… It Could Be Lost Vertical Dimension. ✨
As we lose vertical dimension (the height between the upper and lower jaws), teeth can appear:
🦷 Shorter
🦷 Worn down
🦷 Flattened
😕 Lips thinner
😕 Chin closer to the nose
😕 More wrinkles around the mouth
When the bite collapses from grinding, clenching, or years of wear, it doesn’t just affect teeth — it affects your whole facial appearance.
Restoring vertical dimension can:
💋 Support the lips
😊 Reduce facial sagging
🦷 Make teeth look longer and more youthful
✨ Improve overall facial balance
If your smile looks smaller than it used to… it may not be age. It may be your bite.
— Dr. Atkinson & Team 💕
