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New Snap-On Teeth Prove to be an Instant Smile Fixer

By Marc Liechtung D.M.D., P.C.

Money can buy just about anything these days, including a movie star smile. But that mouthful of pearly white caps and veneers loses some of its shine if it costs tens of thousands of dollars. Now there’s an aesthetic and cost-effective alternative, Snap-On Smile! Once snapped into place, the device can correct the look of tooth flaws to straighten, fill-in, and whiten a smile. Snap-On Smile can even be created to emulate Hollywood’s million-dollar A-listers.

For those who desire whiter or straighter teeth, this invention is a much quicker and infinitely more cost effective option. I simply make a dental impression of existing teeth in order to create a customized resin prosthetic model which actually snaps onto the back teeth.  The patients’ posterior teeth are used as an anchor for the Snap-On Smile. No damage or irreversible treatment is done to the existing teeth. The estimated cost for Snap-On Smile ranges from $1,275 to $1,800.

Snap-On Smile - Who Can Benefit

Snap-On Smile is highly recommended for people who have worn, discolored teeth, and for those who have ground down their teeth.  They may also be used by patients who are missing several teeth as long as there are posterior teeth present to support the snap-on teeth.

Most people opt for the device to enhance their natural smile or to mimic that of their favorite actress/actor.

Snap-on Smile vs. Dentures

Snap-on Smile serves both functional and aesthetic purposes and can also be used in lieu of dentures. Like dentures, the appliance is removable. However, Snap-on Smile is more accurate and less bulky. Unlike dentures, patients can transform their entire smile while still maintaining their existing teeth because the snap-on teeth are simply placed over the originals. Dentures only replace the missing teeth, and the appearance of the remaining teeth remains unchanged.

Additionally, Snap-On Smile can preserve original teeth which have been ground down by TMJ because they serve as a guard to protect the remaining teeth from further occlusal wear. Snap-On Smile can be worn all the time, even while sleeping, and only require removal in order to clean the underlying teeth and device.

MARC LIECHTUNG, D.M.D, P.C.

Dr. Marc Liechtung graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most world-renowned dental schools, as well as having the best fellowship programs in the country. After graduation, he attended an Advanced Restorative and Implant fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Marc Liechtung provides patients with a preventive practice with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry. He has been in practice for over 12 years and offers dental implants, porcelain laminates, tooth whitening, periodontal treatments, preventive care, crown and reconstructive bridge work, and all porcelain crowns. Dr. Liechtung’s prestigious dental practice, Manhattan Dental Arts, provides the latest dental techniques and services.

Dr. Liechtung is a member of the New York City Dental Society, American Dental Association, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Mid-Manhattan Advanced Dental Study Club.

For more information, please visit www.lincolncenterdentalarts.com or you can call him at 212-247-2330.

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