Everyone wants to feel confident about the way they look, but most of us weren’t born with a perfect set of pearly whites. That’s where cosmetic dentistry comes in. It can help stains, chips, or gaps in your smile become things of the past. One thing that keeps many people from pursuing cosmetic dentistry is their worry that the procedures will hurt. Continue reading to find out whether you need to worry about pain when getting cosmetic dental work.

If your tooth starts hurting, you probably take an over-the-counter pain reliever and forget about it once the discomfort subsides. But is this the right thing to do when you have tooth pain? Is a toothache considered a dental emergency? Read on to find out whether you should seek emergency dental care for a toothache.