{"id":202,"date":"2021-04-22T04:54:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T04:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/?p=202"},"modified":"2021-05-12T05:00:42","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T05:00:42","slug":"does-cosmetic-dentistry-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/22\/does-cosmetic-dentistry-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Does It Hurt to Get Cosmetic Dentistry?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dental_Anxiety__1600371034_34000.jpg\" alt=\"Woman afraid of the dentist\" class=\"wp-image-203\" width=\"279\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dental_Anxiety__1600371034_34000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dental_Anxiety__1600371034_34000-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dental_Anxiety__1600371034_34000-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great things about living in today\u2019s world is the fact that you don\u2019t need to settle for a smile that you don\u2019t feel confident showing off. There are all sorts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dental treatments<\/a> available so that you can achieve the smile of your dreams. However, something that many patients worry about is pain during their treatment. Continue reading to learn more about what you can expect to feel during your cosmetic treatment so that you know what you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Shouldn\u2019t You Worry About Pain During Cosmetic Dental Treatments?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people tend to be apprehensive about going to the dentist, even if it is for cosmetic work, due to their fear of experiencing pain. However, your dentist works very hard in order to give patients the most comfortable experience possible regardless of the treatment that they are seeking. Many cosmetic treatments are noninvasive and for others, anesthetics are used in order to reduce discomfort. If there is anything that your dentist can do to provide you with a more comfortable experience, all you need to do is ask!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Treatments Are Painless?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures involve very little to no discomfort. Here are a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Teeth Whitening:<\/strong> When you go to the dentist to have your teeth whitened professionally, you can expect to have a fairly comfortable experience. Some patients experience sensitivity afterwards, but this generally subsides after a short period of time.<\/li><li><strong>Porcelain Veneers:<\/strong> There is only minimal preparation involved when getting your teeth ready for veneers, and they don\u2019t require the use of injections or drilling in most cases. Overall, the treatment is pain free.<\/li><li><strong>Dental Bonding:<\/strong> Direct bonding is fast, easy, and affordable. Usually, this procedure is completely painless and doesn\u2019t require the use of local anesthetics. It is completed in just one appointment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Any Cosmetic Treatments Painful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going through a more invasive procedure, additional discomfort could be involved. This includes dental implant placement surgery. Anesthesia is used during the procedure so that patients hardly feel a thing, but discomfort is common during the recovery period. If this is the case for your treatment, over-the-counter medication and\/or prescription medication from your dentist can help you recover with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t let a fear of pain get in the way of your achieving your dream smile. There isn\u2019t much discomfort involved in cosmetic dentistry, and your dentist will do everything they can to give you a pleasant, pain-free experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/meet-dr-farrell.html\">Dr. Amy E. Farrell<\/a> earned her dental doctorate from the University of Maryland Dental School and has undergone advanced training in Invisalign. Currently, she is a member of the American Dental Association, Montgomery Bucks Dental Society, and Pennsylvania Dental Association. To learn more about cosmetic dentistry or to schedule an appointment at her office in Spring House, visit her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (215) 643-5220.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the great things about living in today\u2019s world is the fact that you don\u2019t need to settle for a smile that you don\u2019t feel confident showing off. There are all sorts of cosmetic dental treatments available so that you can achieve the smile of your dreams. However, something that many patients worry about [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt? 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