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5 FAQs About Snap-On Smile

Jun 20, 2021
5 FAQs About Snap-On Smile
Gaining your ideal smile with a Snap-On Smile. Whether we’re at work, on a date, or simply going about our daily lives, most of us do what we can to look our best. It helps us put our best foot forward and shapes the way others perceive us...

Gaining your ideal smile with a Snap-On Smile.

Whether we’re at work, on a date, or simply going about our daily lives, most of us do what we can to look our best. It helps us put our best foot forward and shapes the way others perceive us—and, more importantly, the way we see ourselves. Your smile plays a surprisingly large role in helping you look your best, as studies have found that it’s the feature that people remember most clearly about new acquaintances. The good news is that if you want to improve your smile’s appearance, modern cosmetic dentistry is full of potential solutions for you.

A Snap-On Smile is a relatively new solution that can help you gain your ideal smile quickly and inexpensively. This means that you can undergo treatment without having to worry about your budget or time constraints! Since it’s so new, you may not know much about a Snap-On Smile. To help you understand what they are and how they could help you, here are 5 frequently asked questions about them.

1. What is a Snap-On Smile?

A Snap-On Smile is a set of tooth-shaped restorations made from thin, durable dental resin that snaps into place over your natural teeth to improve the appearance of your smile. A Snap-On Smile isn’t permanent and is easy for you to remove at home—it doesn’t even require dental work to be performed on any of your teeth! True to its name, it really does simply snap into place over your natural teeth.

Snap-On Smile is durable enough to be used as a long-term cosmetic solution or as a temporary solution while you decide on or undergo a more permanent cosmetic dental treatment. The restoration can cover a full or partial arch of your upper and lower teeth, which gives the treatment the flexibility to meet your unique treatment needs and goals!

This flexibility is added to by the fact that your Snap-On Smile will be made specifically for you, so it’s highly customizable. When you decide on this treatment, you’ll work with our dental team to design your smile, choosing the size, shape, and shade of your new teeth. The high-quality dental resin used to mill your new smile looks natural, allowing you to quickly and easily gain a beautiful smile.

2. What kinds of problems will a Snap-On Smile help with and how long does it last?

A Snap-On Smile can help resolve a surprisingly wide range of cosmetic dental issues, including covering gaps between teeth, as well as stained, misaligned, chipped, misshapen, or missing teeth. It can even be used instead of a partial denture and is a great, low-budget alternative to a smile makeover.

Since it doesn’t require your dentist to modify your natural teeth, you can use a Snap-On Smile to resolve any of these issues while you decide on a permanent treatment like veneers, dental implants, or Invisalign, but you can also use it more long term as an alternative treatment for these issues. Snap-On Smile is durable and resists staining, so if you practice great oral hygiene and follow care instructions to clean the appliance properly every day, it can last around three to five years.

3. Is a Snap-On Smile better than veneers?

The answer to this question isn’t straightforward—it varies based on your treatment needs as well as your personal preference. Veneers will be a better choice for some patients, while a Snap-On Smile might be the best option for others. The reason boils down to the differences between the two treatments. Veneers are a permanent treatment option made from incredibly durable porcelain. While this means that you do need permanent dental work done on your teeth, they also last 15 years or more if you take great care of them.

While a Snap-On Smile looks natural, the porcelain used to make veneers as well as the placement process itself, which prevents the teeth from looking too thick after the addition of veneers, allows them to look even more natural. If you’re looking for a long-term, permanent solution, veneers might be the best option.

That said, a Snap-On Smile can resolve the same issues as veneers at a fraction of the cost, making it a budget-friendly option that still looks natural. It’s a great long-term solution if you simply want to save money or don’t want permanent alterations made to your natural teeth. You can also use a Snap-On Smile if you’re not ready to commit to veneers or want immediate results while saving for veneers. If you’re not sure which option would be best for you, don’t worry! Scheduling a consultation at our office is the best way to learn more about which treatment may be best for you.

4. Is a Snap-On Smile better than teeth whitening?

It’s natural for your teeth to develop stains over time from the foods and drinks you consume, habits like smoking, and the aging process—it happens to everyone! These types of stains can be removed incredibly easily during a professional teeth whitening treatment. In fact, a single hour-long appointment at our office can whiten your teeth by multiple shades, giving you a brighter smile immediately! If you’re only concerned about this type of staining on your teeth, professional teeth whitening treatments are likely the best option for you.

There are permanent stains that can’t be removed by whitening treatments, though, so the best way to erase them and improve the appearance of your smile is to cover them up. This is where treatments like a Snap-On Smile comes in! A Snap-On Smile may also be a better option than whitening treatments if you have multiple dental issues you’d like to resolve along with staining, such as chipped or misshapen teeth.

5. How do I know if a Snap-On Smile is right for me?

Everyone’s oral health and cosmetic dental issues are unique, so the best way to determine if a Snap-On Smile is right for you is to schedule a consultation with your dentist. They can examine your teeth, answer all of your questions, and explain the pros and cons of potential solutions given your unique treatment needs, oral health, and personal treatment goals and preferences.

During your consultation, our team can also provide estimates for the costs of different treatment options, including how much your insurance is likely to cover, so that you can consider this aspect of your treatment as you make a decision. We want you to gain a smile you love that meets all of your needs, so we’ll work with you to find the best solution for you!

We believe we are the best cosmetic dentist near Reading, MA, to help you gain the smile of your dreams on today’s budget—and a Snap-On Smile is one of the fastest, most effective, and budget-friendly ways for you to achieve this! If you’d like to learn more about Snap-On Smile and whether one is right for you, feel free to call and schedule an appointment at our office at any time.