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Cosmetic dentistry has a long history with movie stars and television personalities. In fact, dental veneers were first used as part of a costume on a Hollywood set. While many people who don’t typically see their names in lights might think that cosmetic dental procedures are out of their reach, advances in dental methods have made these treatments much more available to the general public. Here are a few cosmetic dental treatments that can give the average Joe a movie star smile.

Many people who are frustrated by flaws in their teeth don’t seek our treatment because of anxiety over appointments, cost concerns, or other reasons. If it’s not causing you pain or making your life difficult, it’s tempting to simply live with imperfections. Unfortunately, studies have shown that those with dental problems are more likely to feel unworthy. That means you won’t be doing yourself any favors by procrastinating a smile makeover. Keep reading to learn 3 ways cosmetic dentistry can improve your overall well-being by enhancing your smile!

Franz Kafka once said, “Youth is happy because it has the capacity to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” He describes youth in the spiritual sense. How you view the world is how you feel. The same principle can be applied to yourself. If you want to feel young, you need to look young. Cosmetic dentistry can help.

If you want to learn the secrets of de-aging with cosmetic dentistry, continue reading.

If the thought of visiting the dentist’s office makes you apprehensive, sedation dentistry can be incredibly useful in helping you to relax. Sedatives can quell anxiety, suppress physical responses, and make longer procedures much easier to sit through.

However, if you aren’t sure whether those sedatives will fit your budget, that may add more unnecessary anxiety to the procedure. If you want to know more about what budgeting for sedation dentistry entails, here’s some information you may find useful.

Unfortunately, there are quite a few people who are driven away from regular dental care by fears of what dentistry entails. That’s why dentists have plenty of tools at their disposal to help them deal with patient anxiety, including sedation dentistry.

However, sedation dentistry isn’t just for dealing with dental anxiety. There are other ways in which sedatives can make dentistry easier, even if you aren’t particularly nervous about a procedure. Here are a few examples.

Do you shy away from smiling with teeth in photos? If you’re self-conscious about your grin, you’re not alone, but there are many options to get you the confidence to show off your pearly whites. If you’ve hesitated to pursue your dream smile because you’ve heard that the treatments are purely aesthetic, your teeth will be damaged in the process, or that it’s “too expensive,” then keep reading to learn the truth behind some common cosmetic dentistry myths.

Cosmetic dental bonding offers a lot of bang for your buck. It provides a quick fix for a variety of dental issues. A cosmetic resin creates natural-looking results, but it can discolor if you aren’t careful, just like your enamel. Unfortunately, whitening products won’t have any effect on the color of your bonding. Don’t worry, your cosmetic dentist has the solution you need to restore your pearly whites.

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These days, more people than ever before are opting into cosmetic dentistry to achieve a stunning smile that they’re excited to show off. In fact, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the demand for cosmetic dental work has virtually doubled within the last five years! If you’ve been curious about transforming your smile and you’ve set up a consultation with your cosmetic dentist, you might be wondering if there are any certain questions worth bringing up during this appointment; after all, the more you know, the better you’ll feel about any type of treatment. That said, here are three must-ask questions to keep in mind during your visit.

There are some things that people don’t want to hear at the dentist. One of the main ones is discovering that you need to have a tooth removed. There are many false beliefs that are held about tooth extractions that make it a dreaded or shocking procedure. However, you may find it’s not as bad as you think! Read on to learn about four of the most common myths about tooth extractions.

Patients may feel anxious when they learn that they need to have a tooth extracted. It can be difficult to accept the idea of losing one of your teeth, especially if the tooth isn’t causing any pain. However, dentists won’t suggest extractions unless the tooth is beyond saving. Read on to find out why a tooth may need to be extracted, even if it’s not causing you any pain.