The Pain (or Not) of Beauty: Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?

If you believe the phrase “pain is beauty,” you may think cosmetic dentistry will hurt your mouth. A dentist’s work to transform your smile would surely cause aches, right? All that said, you really needn’t worry; cosmetic dental work doesn’t (or at least shouldn’t) cause pain. You can trust any aesthetic treatment to beautify your grin without hurting you. For more specific details, here’s a primer on cosmetic dentistry’s pain-free nature and ways to ease any post-care soreness.