{"id":862,"date":"2023-08-24T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/?p=862"},"modified":"2023-09-18T18:16:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T23:16:08","slug":"4-myths-about-cosmetic-dentistry-busted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/4-myths-about-cosmetic-dentistry-busted\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Cosmetic Dentistry Myths You Shouldn\u2019t Believe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even if you want a nicer smile, you may hesitate to seek cosmetic dental treatment<\/a>. Perhaps you\u2019ve heard rumors that rub you the wrong way. In reality, though, these ideas aren\u2019t a good reason to refrain from care \u2013 most are untrue myths about cosmetic dentistry. By accepting them as fact, you\u2019d give up on procedures that could help your grin. Your Arcadia dentist can even back these statements with evidence. To that end, here are four cosmetic dental myths and why they\u2019re false.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: It Weakens Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some patients believe cosmetic dentistry weakens teeth. They assume that pretty teeth come at the cost of oral health. In other words, fixing your smile flaws will supposedly make your chompers vulnerable to harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, these ideas are all false. True cosmetic dentistry makes your grin pretty without harming it. After all, cosmetic dentists care about their patients\u2019 oral health. They wouldn\u2019t offer treatments that sacrifice your teeth or gums\u2019 health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: It\u2019s Always Expensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you didn\u2019t know, dental insurance usually won\u2019t cover cosmetic dentistry. It sees the field as unworthy of coverage. Therefore, many believe its services always cost a lot of cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, cosmetic work can be pretty affordable. Some of its services are restorative and thus qualify for coverage. Furthermore, many practices now offer payment plans to assist with costs. That means you could rely on monthly installments for a procedure\u2019s price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: Its Results Won\u2019t Look Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people relate cosmetic procedures to artificiality. As such, you may think they produce fake-looking results. All they do is cover up one smile flaw with a more unnatural one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, this concern isn\u2019t well-founded. Today’s technology ensures that cosmetic dental results are lifelike. Whether you get a dental crown or a veneer, the final product will match with adjacent teeth and blend seamlessly with your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4: Its Benefits are Purely Cosmetic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given the field\u2019s title, you could think that cosmetic dentistry\u2019s upsides are purely cosmetic. Even if it doesn\u2019t harm your smile, you may imagine it won\u2019t make teeth stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surprisingly, this idea is far from the case. Many cosmetic dental procedures can boost oral health. For example, porcelain veneers protect teeth with thin enamel. Similarly, the resin from dental bonding keeps out bacteria that build up in certain areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, the myths about cosmetic dentistry shouldn\u2019t be taken seriously. Therefore, remember why the ones above just aren\u2019t true!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Kenneth J. Canzoneri<\/a><\/u><\/em> is a cosmetic dentist based in Arcadia, CA, having earned his DDS from the Northwestern Dental School. He\u2019s also an outstanding member of the American Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Given this background, his specialties are preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, not to mention emergency treatments. If you\u2019d like to learn more or book a visit, you can reach him on his website<\/a> or by phone at (626)-446-1679<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Even if you want a nicer smile, you may hesitate to seek cosmetic dental treatment. Perhaps you\u2019ve heard rumors that rub you the wrong way. In reality, though, these ideas aren\u2019t a good reason to refrain from care \u2013 most are untrue myths about cosmetic dentistry. By accepting them as fact, you\u2019d give up on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n4 Big Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry | Dr. Kenneth J. Canzoneri<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Honestly, there are many myths about cosmetic dentistry. 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