{"id":291,"date":"2024-10-17T20:37:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T20:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/?p=291"},"modified":"2024-12-02T20:40:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T20:40:00","slug":"is-cosmetic-dental-treatment-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/17\/is-cosmetic-dental-treatment-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Cosmetic Dental Treatment Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you aren\u2019t happy with the current appearance of your smile, you don\u2019t need to settle for it. There are a variety of cosmetic dental treatments out there to correct aesthetic imperfections that are taking away from the appearance of your teeth. However, this begs the question: is it safe to get cosmetic dentistry? Continue reading to learn more about the safety of cosmetic dentistry <\/a>and what you can expect from different treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic dentistry is made to enhance the appearance of your teeth. When you are under the care of a trained professional, most cosmetic procedures are perfectly safe for most patients. That\u2019s why you need to attend a consultation with your cosmetic dentist beforehand. During this time, your dentist will examine your smile and give you an honest assessment of which procedures may or may not be ideal for you.
Some cosmetic treatments can pose a risk if there are underlying dental issues. For example, if you have a veneer placed on a tooth with existing decay, it can make the tooth more difficult to treat later on and even mask problems until they become severe. Fortunately, your dentist will plan to address any issues like this before moving forward with your cosmetic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Cosmetic Treatments Are Available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Veneers:<\/strong> Veneers are thin shells of porcelain placed over the front-facing surfaces of the teeth to cover up cosmetic imperfections. They are used to correct teeth that are:
o Gaped
o Stained
o Chipped
o Cracked
o Undersized
o Misshapen
o Slightly Misaligned
\u2022 Teeth Whitening:<\/strong> One of the most common complaints people have about their teeth is the color. With professional in-office or take-home professional teeth whitening, your smile can be brightened up to 8 shades!
\u2022 Dental Bonding: <\/strong>If you have minimal chips, gaps, stains, or cracks, dental bonding can make an excellent, affordable solution. Your dentist uses tooth-colored composite resin and sculpts it on your tooth. This procedure usually takes less than an hour and is cost effective.
\u2022 Metal-Free Restorations: <\/strong>Do you have an old metal crown or another metal restoration that is noticeable and taking away from the appearance of your teeth? You can have them replaced with metal-free restorations for a more seamless look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic dentistry has amazing benefits, but it isn\u2019t for everyone. If you aren\u2019t happy with the appearance of your smile, schedule a consultation with your dentist. During this time, you can discuss your goals and put together a plan that\u2019s ideal for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Christel Cochell<\/a> is an experienced dentist serving patients in the Salem community. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from OHSU in Portland. And is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Oregon Dental Association, and Seattle Study Club. To learn more about cosmetic dentistry or to schedule a consultation, visit her website<\/a> or call (503) 585-8688.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you aren\u2019t happy with the current appearance of your smile, you don\u2019t need to settle for it. There are a variety of cosmetic dental treatments out there to correct aesthetic imperfections that are taking away from the appearance of your teeth. However, this begs the question: is it safe to get cosmetic dentistry? Continue reading to learn more about the safety of cosmetic dentistry and what you can expect from different treatments. (Read More)<\/a>","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-291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=291"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":293,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291\/revisions\/293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}