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At this point, maybe you\u2019re tempted to try cosmetic dentistry. However, you might worry that its procedures<\/a> could hurt your teeth. An understandable concern \u2014 treatment wouldn\u2019t be worth it in that case. The truth, though, is that cosmetic dental work is perfectly safe! It can (and does) give you a beautiful smile without harming your pearly whites. To prove this claim, your Columbus dentist has some evidence. Here, then, is a summary of cosmetic dentistry\u2019s safeness and examples of its harmless yet effective services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic Dental Work is Very Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When done by trained professionals, cosmetic dental treatments are safe for smiles. They won\u2019t harm your teeth, gums, or general oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, keep in mind that not every procedure works for all patients. Given a unique situation, some services might offer poor results. For instance, it\u2019d be unwise to get a veneer for a decayed tooth \u2014 doing so would make the decay harder to fix. Therefore, talk to your dentist before making a final decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harmless Yet Effective Cosmetic Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, cosmetic dental options are harmless yet highly effective. Common ones include treatments like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth Whitening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Per its name, teeth whitening is a procedure that whitens your smile. It uses a special gel to bleach your enamel and remove tooth stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, whitening\u2019s results don\u2019t affect your oral health. Studies show that its gel doesn\u2019t hurt enamel or even irritate gums. At most, this treatment only causes some slight tooth sensitivity \u2014 a temporary effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal-Free Dental Crowns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike metallic ones, metal-free dental crowns use materials like porcelain and zirconia. As a result, they build up your tooth\u2019s structure without ruining its appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Far from harming your smile, metal-free crowns are considered safer than others. Lacking metal, they don\u2019t rely on potentially toxic mercury. Plus, porcelain and zirconia aren\u2019t known to cause any major allergies. The former material can cause an occasional reaction, but this is very rare and seldom happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain Veneers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain veneers are thin shells dentists place on the fronts of teeth. Cosmetically speaking, their main use is to hide a range of smile flaws \u2014 chips, cracks, stains, fractures, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rest assured: veneers won\u2019t damage your mouth. For starters, their placement relies on sedatives that ensure pain-free treatment. They do require a little enamel to be shaved, but veneers compensate by protecting the otherwise-vulnerable teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can count on cosmetic dentistry for a pretty and healthy smile. As such, consider booking one of the treatments above with your local dental practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Columbus Dental Arts<\/a> is based in Columbus, NJ. Led by Drs. Maiorino<\/a> and Fraser<\/a>, our practice strives to give its patients the best possible oral care. To that end, we perform a wide variety of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments. Our staff is also well-versed in dental emergency care and even periodontal therapy. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> and by phone at (609)-324-9500<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At this point, maybe you\u2019re tempted to try cosmetic dentistry. However, you might worry that its procedures could hurt your teeth. An understandable concern \u2014 treatment wouldn\u2019t be worth it in that case. The truth, though, is that cosmetic dental work is perfectly safe! It can (and does) give you a beautiful smile without harming […]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"\nIs Cosmetic Dentistry Safe? | Columbus Dental Arts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you worried about whether cosmetic dentistry is safe? 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