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Archives for December 2009

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I would like to improve my smile by fixing the spacing between my teeth. I’m looking for quick and affordable way to make my teeth look straight. I really can’t afford costly cosmetic dentist work. What is your opinion of the Snap-On Smile appliance?

Shelly from Utah

Shelly,

If you’re looking for a temporary and inexpensive way to improve the appearance of your smile, then the Snap-On Smile appliance will work. Most dentists should be able to do this for you since it only involves taking an impression of your teeth and choosing a color shade and smile design. Then the dentist will send it New York to be created in the laboratory.

I believe the appliance will cost you between $1000 and $1500 as opposed to this same price for just one porcelain veneer. This appliance should last you anywhere from 3 to 5 years if worn daily, and then you can pop out when you don’t want to wear it.

Another affordable and longer lasting alternative to the Snap-On Smile is a technique called direct tooth bonding, but you would need to go to an expert cosmetic dentist who has artistic ability for this. Direct tooth bonding involves adding tooth-colored composite to both sides of your teeth where you want to correct the gap. Although, using this method depends on how many gaps you have between your teeth because direct tooth bonding should not be used for complete smile makeovers.

If you would like to learn more about complete smile makeovers, visit our porcelain veneers web page.

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Not long ago, I had chipped my two front teeth that left a gap between them in the form of a V. When I went to my dentist I was told that he could repair the gap by doing a dental bonding procedure. Now that the procedure is complete, I can see where the bonding material has been applied, and I still have a gap between my teeth. While this procedure has made an improvement in my appearance, I am still not satisfied with the results. Is there anything I can do about this? Is this bonding process reversible?

 Karen from Ontario

 Karen,

 Fortunately, tooth bonding can be reversed by sanding these teeth down to the enamel with special sandpaper that most dentist should have.

 Once the material has been removed from your teeth, I highly recommend that you find a qualified cosmetic dentist, one who has had additional post-graduate training in this procedure. While dentist tend to be good technicians, they do not have an a artistic skill to do this type of work. Direct bonding takes a very special skill since it is done freehand. If the work is done right, you will be quite pleased with the results. When searching for a well-qualified cosmetic dentist to do the work right, look for one who is accredited in cosmetic dentistry by the American Academy of Cosmetic dentistry.