Snap-On Smile

Dr. Urban on today’s dentistry


The California Dental Association completed its annual spring scientific session in Anaheim. The lecture offerings were outstanding and very pertinent to your dental care. This week I want to report about an interesting innovative dental solution I discovered while “walking the floor”.
Dentists and patients have always been somewhat disappointed with temporary removable bridges while undergoing a long term dental solution. I think Snap-On Smile can happily offer people a beautiful temporary cosmetic solution for missing teeth, large gaps, and discolorations until they can get their dental work completed.
When a person goes to see the dentist about enhancements to their “smile profile” they will often get a mock up of what their teeth will look like after treatment. Unfortunately, the mock ups are fragile and have to be removed before they break. Recent improvements in acrylics now allow us to make a thin strong set of teeth that will snap over the existing teeth without shots and drilling.
Snap-On appliances are durable and do not stain. Some care must be taken when inserting and removing and they are not intended for a permanent fix for people’s dental problems. You can wear the appliance during the day and while eating. The appliance must be removed and cleaned when you brush your teeth. It is very difficult for anybody to tell if such an appliance is being worn.
These teeth-like appliances can be used to replace a missing front tooth, cover over crooked teeth, fill up spaces during implant placements, or for “photo shoots” and social engagements. Dentists can use these appliances to diagnose and change biting patterns to assist with more complicated problems. If porcelain veneers are not affordable the Snap-On Smile will certainly be a less costly substitute until porcelain veneers can be placed. Your teeth can be whiter and straighter until you have the ability to get your veneers.
The Snap-On Smile is made from an impression of your teeth. After the laboratory has completed the injection molding process the appliance is returned and fitted to your teeth. Your dentist will instruct you on handling and maintenance and some things you will have to do to get the maximum life expectancy from the teeth.
I am excited about the Snap-On Smile because it fills a time gap that some people require until they can get a permanent fix to their new smile. or answers to your dental questions, contact
Douglas Urban, D.D.S. Cerritos, CA 90703 562 924-1523 DrDouglasUrban.com