{"id":207,"date":"2024-10-16T17:30:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T17:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=207"},"modified":"2024-11-26T22:06:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T22:06:08","slug":"5-myths-about-cosmetic-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/16\/5-myths-about-cosmetic-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sometimes myths can be fun. Hey, maybe cats really do have nine lives! But in other instances, they may seem true, but they can be dangerously or erroneously misleading. Such is the case with these five myths about cosmetic dentistry<\/a>. If you\u2019ve heard this misinformation before, here\u2019s the truth, and why you shouldn\u2019t let rumors stop you from getting your best smile ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: It\u2019s Expensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While some cosmetic dentistry procedures may cost more than others, there are often treatments for a variety of budgets. For example, you may not be able to afford a full set of veneers, however, you may be able to repair a chipped tooth with more affordable dental bonding instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, some treatments may be partially covered by your dental insurance, so don\u2019t hesitate to check with your dentist\u2019s office for questions about your policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: It\u2019s Painful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, cosmetic dentistry procedures aren\u2019t painful. Dental bonding should not cause any discomfort at all, while professional whitening may cause minor temporary sensitivity. For procedures that are more invasive like veneers, your dentist will numb the area to be treated, so you won\u2019t feel a thing during the procedure itself; afterwards, you may experience mild discomfort, but usually this can be alleviated with over-the-counter pain medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3:  It\u2019s Purely Cosmetic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s true that it is called \u201ccosmetic dentistry,\u201d this is often a bit of a misnomer, because it often has oral health benefits, too. Dental bonding and veneers can restore broken teeth, so they function properly, and metal free dental restorations replace older fillings and keep your teeth safe from further damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4: My Teeth Will Look Fake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gone are the days when cosmetic dentistry meant blindingly white teeth that you could spot a mile away. Today veneers are much more customizable, so you can choose the shade of white that you want and never worry that it looks fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #5: The Results are Permanent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, this is false. Most cosmetic dentistry procedures are a commitment. Not only will you still need to care for your teeth and gums following your treatment, but in many cases, you will need to commit to having it redone. Veneers are a lifelong commitment that will need to be redone within about 20 years. Bonding should last about ten years, and although professional whitening is permanent, your teeth can become stained again if you don\u2019t take good care of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, sometimes myths can do more harm than good. Don\u2019t let these five untruths about cosmetic dentistry stop you from getting your best smile ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Lively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Dustin C. Lively<\/a> believes in the importance of striving to live every day better than the one before, and that drive translates well when it comes to improving your smile. Whether you need a cleaning and exam, a filling, or a cosmetic dentistry procedure, Dr. Lively and the team at 333 Dental Care will do their best to give you the best smile ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule an appointment for cosmetic dentistry, please visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 580-782-2552.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sometimes myths can be fun. Hey, maybe cats really do have nine lives! But in other instances, they may seem true, but they can be dangerously or erroneously misleading. Such is the case with these five myths about cosmetic dentistry. If you\u2019ve heard this misinformation before, here\u2019s the truth, and why you shouldn\u2019t let rumors […]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/207","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=207"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":215,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/207\/revisions\/215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=207"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}