Plenty of people would like to enhance their smile and perfect their teeth. However, what makes some of them hesitate is the “dentistry” part of “cosmetic dentistry”. The dentist is who you go to when you need a root canal or tooth extraction, after all. If you’re envisioning a dental nightmare like something straight out of the film Little Shop of Horrors, you’re probably preparing for discomfort.

Most patients, however, would tell you that cosmetic dental treatments are usually pretty painless. Keep reading so you can relax your tense shoulders.

For the most part, cosmetic dental treatments are exciting. After all, you could be on your way to a beautified smile! However, sometimes even when there’s nothing to fear, nerves take over and make it difficult to think of questions. That’s not an ideal position to be in during your consultation. Don’t worry, though – take these five questions with you, and you’ll come away with the most important highlights.