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The term diastema is used to describe open spaces between
the upper incisors (front teeth). It is created by an unequal relationship
between the size of the teeth and the jaw and can occur naturally or when
teeth have been lost. Diastema can be repaired by replacing the worn natural
crown of the tooth with an expensive artificial crown or it can be fixed with
orthodontic appliances which move the teeth, but this course of treatment can
span several years.
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Snap-On Smile is a far less invasive, less painful, less time consuming
and less expensive alternative to cosmetic dentistry or orthodontia and the
results can be just as dramatic.
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Crooked teeth can be caused by several factors. Tooth crowding (or an
“overcrowded mouth”) occurs when there is not enough room for all permanent
teeth to erupt. Tooth spacing occurs when there is excessive space in the jaw
bone.
In ideal scenarios, teeth are straightened with orthodontic
treatment during the pre-teen or teenage years while the mouth and jaw are
developing. However, many patients who do not have the opportunity for
orthodontic treatment in their youth would have to undergo lengthy and
expensive treatment to realign their teeth as adults.
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Snap-On Smile is a far more affordable, quicker and stunning alternative
to orthodontia for adults.
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Many adults avoid smiling because their teeth have been darkened or
stained by the antibiotic tetracycline. Previously, invasive and costly
treatments like veneers, crowns and bonding were the only options available to
people with stained teeth.
For some patients, bleach whitening
procedures are an option, but this process takes time, and teeth may look
worse initially, as normal enamel lightens more quickly than the discolored
areas. Also some patients with sensitivity problems are not candidates for
in-office whitening procedures.
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Snap-On Smile is an excellent alternative to these invasive, painful and
costly treatment options.
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The habit of clenching and grinding the teeth is called bruxism. While
some patients do it during the day, it most often occurs at night during
sleep.
Years of bruxism can severely wear down damage teeth and the
usual repair is replacing the worn natural crown of the tooth with expensive
artificial crowns. To protect the new crowns, the dental professional may
fabricate an occlusal guard to be worn at night.
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With Snap-On Smile® bruxism patients can have a full, beautiful smile
while protecting their teeth from further damage.
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There are three basic ways to fix a missing tooth or teeth.
- A fixed bridge
- A removable appliance
- A dental implant
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Snap-On Smile can be used in lieu of dentures. Like dentures, the Snap-on
Smile is removable, but unlike dentures, patients can transform their entire
smile while still maintaining their existing teeth because the appliance is
simply placed over the originals. Its retention is completely tooth-borne, so
the appliance does not impinge on the gum tissue nor cover the palate, making
it look and feel very natural. Another advantage of Snap-On Smile -- dentures
only replace the missing teeth leaving the appearance of the remaining teeth
unchanged. Together, the patient and dentist can choose from several shades
and shapes with Snap-On Smile, providing an array of choices to further
enhance a patient’s smile with this custom fitted appliance.
Snap-On
Smile is a smart alternative to the invasive, painful and costly treatment
options of dental implants and fixed bridges. Available in quadrant sizes as
well as full arch, no other removable partial denture performs both these
tasks as comfortably and naturally as Snap-On Smile. This option is also ideal
for patients who are not candidates to receive implants.
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Severe wear due to attrition and bruxism can cause substantial loss of
facial height. Facial height, or vertical dimension, is a measurement taken
between the tip of the nose and the tip of the chin. If left untreated, this
condition can lead to angular chelitis, which is a deep fold at the corner of
the mouth. Not only can this fold harbor bacteria, but it usually makes a
patient look much older.
Traditionally, full mouth reconstruction is
done by drilling down the teeth to prepare them for crowns (caps) on both
upper and lower arches. This is an invasive, painful, time consuming and
costly procedure.
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A custom fitted Snap-On Smile can increase facial height as well as
provide patients with a more pleasing smile with no drilling. The appliance
can also be used for diagnostic analysis before full-mouth rehabilitation.
Snap-On Smile is a non-invasive, quick, affordable procedure to dramatically
combat the loss of facial height.
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Planning an upcoming wedding? Starting a new job? Getting in shape for a
school reunion? Dazzle on a big day with a gorgeous new set of pearly whites
with Snap-On Smile.
In just a few weeks, Snap-On Smile® can give you a
million dollar smile that is far less expensive, less painful and less time
consuming than traditional cosmetic dentistry or orthodontics.
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