{"id":120,"date":"2026-02-09T20:18:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.udcchicago.com\/blog\/?p=120"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:20:23","slug":"4-cosemtic-dentistry-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.udcchicago.com\/blog\/4-cosemtic-dentistry-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Cosmetic Dentistry Myths You SHOULDN\u2019T Believe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.udcchicago.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dentist using a dental tool to carefully pick up a dental veneer\" class=\"wp-image-121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.udcchicago.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.udcchicago.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png 456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Not everything you read on the internet is true, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udcchicago.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a> \u201cfacts\u201d are no different! It\u2019s always a good idea to talk to your dentist before jumping to conclusions on any one treatment. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about four common cosmetic dentistry myths that are just that \u2013 myths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. \u201cCosmetic Dentistry ONLY Improves Your Appearance\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, the only cosmetic dentistry treatment that <em>doesn\u2019t <\/em>also improve your oral health is teeth whitening. Porcelain veneers can reduce dental sensitivity by acting as a shield for weakened enamel. Gum recontouring can slim down your gumline and make it easier to brush and floss your teeth. Dental bonding can conceal dental cracks and chips \u2013 and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. \u201cOnly Rich Celebrities Can Afford Cosmetic Dentistry\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be fair, this might have been true decades ago, when cosmetic dentistry treatments were still being perfected. Nowadays, though, modern technology has made the fabrication process much cheaper and dental cosmetics much more durable. All around, options like porcelain veneers and metal-free restorations are very cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. \u201cCosmetic Dentistry is Not Suitable for Seniors\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons cosmetic dentistry is so popular is that the vast majority of treatments are minimally invasive. You\u2019re more likely to be too young for cosmetic dentistry than too old! A dentist wouldn\u2019t recommend teeth whitening to a teenager whose pearly whites are still developing, for example, but would readily provide the service for anyone over the age of 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4. \u201cCosmetic Dentistry Will Make Your Teeth Look Fake\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The same technology that has made dental cosmetics affordable has also given them a perfectly natural appearance. If you get porcelain veneers, dental bonding, or metal-free restorations, your dentist will be able to color-match the materials so that your cosmetics blend in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmetic dentistry can be worthwhile for many patients \u2013 particularly those who are not satisfied with the appearance of their smile and are preoccupied with how their teeth look. The vast majority of these treatments are safe, effective, and accessible, so before you write any one of them off completely, be sure to talk with your dentist and make sure a \u201cfact\u201d you\u2019ve heard isn\u2019t actually a myth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udcchicago.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">United Dental Centers of Chicago<\/a>, our five dentists are ready to help you fall in love with your smile! We offer quality teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, gum recontouring, and more, and can further personalize your treatment plan with a smile makeover. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udcchicago.com\/contact.html\">Contact our office<\/a> at 773-646-6262 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not everything you read on the internet is true, and cosmetic dentistry \u201cfacts\u201d are no different! 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