{"id":348,"date":"2024-08-05T14:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T14:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/?p=348"},"modified":"2024-08-23T14:07:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T14:07:49","slug":"cosmetic-dentistry-low-pain-tolerance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentistry-low-pain-tolerance\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Get a Cosmetic Dental Treatment with Low Pain-Tolerance?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many patients are hesitant to step into a dentist\u2019s office because they\u2019re worried about discomfort. For those with dental sensitivities or low pain-tolerances, the anxiety can be especially fierce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, dental cosmetic treatments<\/a> tend to be mild \u2013 sometimes even milder than a standard checkup and cleaning! To find out how you could enhance your smile pain-free, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Power of Modern Dental Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anesthetics have come a long way through the years! In dentistry, they\u2019re strong enough to numb uncomfortable sensations during even the most dreaded of treatments: tooth extraction and root canals. That\u2019s not the only way dental technology has advanced, either. Modern equipment can allow for a gentle touch, as is the case with teeth whitening agents specially formulated to minimize sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Mild is \u201cMild\u201d for Dental Treatments?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most cosmetic dental options are noninvasive. Some are so noninvasive all your dentist will have to do is graze your tooth! Here are some examples of just how mild a smile enhancement can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n