{"id":128,"date":"2022-12-09T17:02:29","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T17:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2022-12-29T17:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T17:03:20","slug":"is-cosmetic-dentistry-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/09\/is-cosmetic-dentistry-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_198025620__1672333162_56721.jpg\" alt=\"young woman consulting with her dentist\" class=\"wp-image-129\" width=\"308\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_198025620__1672333162_56721.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_198025620__1672333162_56721-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_198025620__1672333162_56721-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Everyone has something they wish they could change about their teeth. No matter what that thing is, there\u2019s almost certainly a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dental<\/a> procedure that can address it. However, some people are put off from getting dental treatment because they worry the procedure is unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, if conducted by a professional, you should be able to fix cosmetic issues with virtually no risk. If you have any concerns, here\u2019s a rundown of some of the most common cosmetic procedures and why you shouldn\u2019t worry about their safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teeth Whitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between coffee, red wine, tea, and soy sauce, there are a lot of delicious drinks and sauces that can discolor your teeth. As a result, it\u2019s common for people to be insecure about the color of their smile. Thankfully, teeth whitening allows everyone to peel back built-up stains\u2013within a single appointment, professional whitening can give you a smile up to eight shades whiter! The procedure involves coating your teeth with a whitening solution in a process that\u2019s simple, safe, and completely painless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct Bonding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentistry is the perfect blend of science and artistry. The best cosmetic dentists not only have a deep understanding of oral medicine, but they also have a knack for making something beautiful. Direct bonding is a way for dentists to actually sculpt you a better-looking tooth. They use a composite resin that can be molded into whatever shape you need, then cured into place to give you the appearance of a more beautiful smile. The resin and the light used to cure it are completely harmless, and the procedure is simple enough to be completed within a single session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wished you could replace your tooth with another one entirely? Veneers can grant that wish! Your dentist will painlessly remove a little bit of your enamel, and replace it with a thin shell of porcelain that looks like your perfect tooth. While taking off a little of your enamel may sound dangerous, a skilled professional can manage it without any discomfort on the part of the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s understandable to be nervous before you visit the dentist, you shouldn\u2019t let a fear of cosmetic dentistry prevent you from reaching your smile goals. When administered by an experienced professional, all of these procedures are completely safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally when you go to the dentist, you spend 90% of your time waiting, see the dentist for a few minutes, and are told to leave immediately after. At My Frederick Dentist, we want to change people\u2019s preconceptions about dentistry by giving them the time and attention they deserve. You won\u2019t have to run between different rooms and talk to whoever is available\u2014you took the time to come to our office, so our dentists will make time for you. If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(301) 698-9552<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has something they wish they could change about their teeth. No matter what that thing is, there\u2019s almost certainly a cosmetic dental procedure that can address it. However, some people are put off from getting dental treatment because they worry the procedure is unsafe. Fortunately, if conducted by a professional, you should be able [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe? | My Frederick Dentist<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cosmetic dentistry can help you with any problem you might have with your smile. 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