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Archives for April 2015

April 15, 2015 by

How do I get the snap on smile off of my teeth to brush them? It won’t come off. I put something in the insides of the smile because it was loose and now it won’t come off. My breath is starting to smell bad. Please tell me how I can get it off without breaking the smile. Sammi

Sammi – It is not clear if the appliance you are describing is a Snap-On Smile that you received from your dentist, or if you obtained a similar appliance elsewhere.

Also, there is no indication of what you used to ensure that the appliance would stay on your teeth. Did you use dental adhesive or another substance?

We don’t have enough information to advise you on how to safely remove the appliance without damaging it—and more importantly without damaging your tooth enamel. We recommend that you schedule an appointment with a dentist to examine the appliance and to ensure that your tooth enamel is intact.

When you receive an oral appliance from a dentist that does not fit properly, be certain to protect your investment and your teeth by taking the appliance to your dentist to make the necessary adjustments.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

April 7, 2015 by

I got veneers 2 months ago and after many discussions with my dentist, I reluctantly decided not to get them shortened. Now I regret not getting them shorter. Is it too late to have them shortened? – Naveah

Naveah – It is possible that porcelain veneers can be shortened, but it a skilled cosmetic dentist must make the determination.

If an adjustment can be made, it will likely be less than 1mm. If you received veneers because your natural teeth are too short, perhaps a little more of the veneer can be reduced. You can determine if the amount that can be reduced will be noticeable enough for you.

Shortening the veneers too much can make them weak and susceptible to fracture, or change their shape. It is very important that only an experienced cosmetic dentist examines the veneers and makes the determination if they can be shortened, and how much they can be shortened. A skilled cosmetic dentist should also perform the reduction.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.