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Snap-on smile

November 5, 2012

Filed under: Snap-on Smile — Tags: , , — okcitydentist @ 3:51 pm

I have a small gap between my teeth, but can’t afford to close it. Will snap on smile make it look straight?

Destiny B.- Lansing, MI

Destiny,

You have two options for an affordable way to deal with your small gap.  One is Snap-on Smile. It will fit right over your teeth, effectively covering the gap. Almost any dentist can do it. It will not be the gorgeous smile of say porcelain veneers, but they will look decent until you can afford a different treatment.

A second option, depending on how small the gap is, would be to have dental bonding done. It would close your gap, and you wouldn’t have to wear anything over your teeth.

I hope this helps. This blog is brought to you by Oklahoma City Dentist Dr. Don Swearingen.

Chipped tooth

March 22, 2012

Filed under: Porcelain Veneers — Tags: , — okcitydentist @ 2:51 pm

I’ve got a chip in the bottom of one of my front teeth. It’s not very big, but it sure makes me uncomfortable to smile.  Would getting a porcelain veneer work in my case? Are there other options?

Sammie- Denver, CO

Sammie,

Yes, you could get a veneer on that tooth. Porcelain veneers work just fine, even with chipped teeth. A simpler option may be to get tooth bonding done. That will fix your chip with a composite resin and won’t affect the rest of your tooth. Either one will work for you.

This blog is brought to you by Oklahoma City dentist Dr. Don Swearingen.