{"id":194,"date":"2024-05-01T19:56:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T19:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albrightfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=194"},"modified":"2024-06-21T19:57:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T19:57:21","slug":"will-my-cosmetic-dentistry-procedure-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albrightfamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/01\/will-my-cosmetic-dentistry-procedure-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Will My Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure Hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have a low pain threshold, you might be more likely to avoid certain activities. For example, you probably wouldn\u2019t want to play a contact sport, or wear uncomfortable shoes. But by skipping out on new experiences or procedures to avoid pain, it\u2019s possible to miss out on life-changing opportunities, like improving your smile with cosmetic dentistry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, many cosmetic dentistry procedures are painless or can be performed under sedation. If you\u2019ve been considering improving your smile but have been afraid of experiencing pain or sensitivity, here are a few common cosmetic procedures that are generally well-tolerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a permanent solution to discolored, chipped, cracked, or misshapen teeth, you may have heard that veneers can be a beautiful solution. Veneers are porcelain shells that fit over your natural teeth, making them appear whiter and more uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To attach veneers, your dentist will need to remove a thin layer of enamel from your teeth. While this can sometimes cause sensitivity, your dentist will numb your mouth with an anesthetic. You may still experience some sensitivity after the anesthesia wears off, but this is usually mild and short-lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Whitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth whitening is not painful at all; however, you still may experience some sensitivity to hot and cold following your treatment (usually within the first 24 hours). Still, this sensitivity is usually quite mild, and will not occur in every person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct Bonding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Direct bonding is performed when your dentist sculpts tooth-colored resin onto your natural tooth to repair a chip or crack or change its color. Direct bonding should not cause any pain, and your dentist will most likely not need to use any type of anesthetic to complete the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Reduce Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While these cosmetic services should be relatively pain-free, should you experience any discomfort following your treatment, there are several things you can do to get some relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n