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Many people who are not happy with their smiles may be able to benefit marvelously from cosmetic dental treatment<\/a>. Unfortunately, there are a few popular misconceptions about cosmetic dentistry floating around that may discourage some individuals from seeking procedures that can significantly improve their lives. Here\u2019s a brief overview of a few of these common falsehoods as well as the truth about these effective and reliable treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Misconception #1: Cosmetic Dentistry Is Never Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the field is called cosmetic dentistry, many people may get the idea that its treatments are only for aesthetic purposes and address no real oral health issues. The truth is that several cosmetic dental treatments can help protect teeth from injury and infection. For example, direct bonding can fill in chips and cracks that leave teeth more vulnerable to injury and infection with tooth-colored composite resin, restoring their strength as well as their appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misconception #2: Cosmetic Dentistry Is Painful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people are anxious about seeing their dentists and may worry that cosmetic dental treatments are painful. Thankfully, these procedures are rendered completely painless through the use of local anesthetics, and some of them such as direct bonding and teeth whitening can be so noninvasive as to require no anesthetics or recovery period at all. When treatments do involve recovery periods, they are mild and brief and can be easily managed with over-the-counter pain medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misconception #3: Cosmetic Dentistry Doesn\u2019t Produce Lifelike Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some people may assume that the results they hear cosmetic dentistry can produce are too good to be true and that these treatments deliver lackluster outcomes that other people can easily notice. The fact of the matter is that cosmetic dental treatments routinely transform smiles into beautiful new states and you probably know many people who have received them without realizing it. Porcelain veneers, for example, can cover up many dental flaws at once with lifelike appliances that mimic the ideal appearance of natural teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic dentistry is the open secret behind the flawless grins of many media personalities. Consulting with your dentist can help determine which of these treatments may be right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Indy Dental Group offers exemplary oral health services from seven locations in Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield, and Fortville. Led by a skilled team of eleven dentists, the staff is driven to deliver stellar results in a friendly and welcoming office environment. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry. To book your cosmetic dental consultation, contact the practice online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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