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How’s it going, Chompers? For those brides who have everything but a perfect smile, fear not- relief is on the way. Why fret over your wedding day teefs when you can get a “Snap-on Smile“?
Mentioned on “Inside Edition”, “The View” and CNN “Headline News”, this appliance isn’t a solution to bad teeth, just a cover-up for the moments you need to look your best. What is it? According to DentalPlans.com, Snap-on Smiles are custom, removable molds that fit over existing teeth.
How it works: they take an impression of your existing teeth in order to create a prosthetic model that actually snaps onto the back teeth. The patient’s posterior teeth are used as an anchor for the snap on teeth through the use of concealed hooks that attach onto the remaining teeth. No damage or irreversible treatment is done to existing teeth. Snap on teeth can even be worn to sleep!
So, with the cost averaging $1,500.00 per arch, you could get Jessica Simpson’s teeth, or Angelina Jolie’s. Although, if you’re spending $1,500.00 on something that will break after excessive use, why not just spend the money on crowns or veneers?
Here is a before and after shot:
After
Big difference, right? Still, to me it’s like vampire teeth you wear for Halloween, slip it in and whoo hoo! I vant to suck your bloood…
As for me, a gal with not-so perfect teeth, this sounds like what it is- a cover up. Your teeth won’t be fixed, your discoloring won’t be lightened, it’s all temporary. And I’m sure the money could be spent in a better way.
What do you think about this option?
Hmmm…. Kind of a neat idea, but kinda creepy, too! I don’t love my teeth, but I still want to look like ME on my wedding day….. why would I want prettier teeth that everyone would KNOW weren’t mine (because the last time they saw me my smile looked different)? I am intrigued by the concept, but I agree — if you’re gonna do it, you might as well get a permanent fix 
I am suddenly extraordinarily thankful for dental insurance. What will they think of next?
Actually, I read that each veneer costs around $1000. Sooo, a set of snap on veneers are actually more economical.
I did it the old-fashioned way - I looked like a total goob in braces for two years, and wore headgear every night for one. But, my teeth are straight and white, and I didn’t need surgery for my overbite. And I could probably sleep with a bag on my head if I had to, because I slept with hooks in my mouth and straps on my head for a year. Hah.
Elizabeth, it seems more economical, but in actuality, they don’t fix any tooth problems, it’s just a cover-up. And it says the teeth will break from overuse. So I don’t know, I’d rather just veneer two teeth (front ones?) for a loooong time, than have a pair that covers them up only.
I’m actually going to look into these! I have really bad Flourosis from when I was a kid that has left brown stains on my teeth. I was quoted $6,000 for veneers just for the front top & bottom teeth. Veneers aren’t permanent either. They only estimate they last 5-15 years. (Although, some people have them for 30 years without any problems.) Consequently, veneers just aren’t in the budget right now. But, I could save up $1,500 easily and wear these until veneers are an option. But, the thing is, with veneers, once you do them, there’s no turning back. If one breaks you HAVE to replace it. Veneers do damage your teeth.
If one has enough time pre-wedding, it’s not so crazy or unusual to get braces. So many adults never had braces during childhood, or the teeth have since shifted. Dental insurance doesn’t typically cover it, but flex spending accounts can really help because the money spent is set aside and not taxed. I love the idea of putting some of the wedding budget into long-term health that will last way beyond the wedding day and will look great long after the makeup/hair/dress/rentals are all gone.
It reminds me of those things called “Flippers” that kiddie beauty pageant contestants wear.
saw tv commmercial about snap it on. i have always had perfect teeth till i went thru cancer. now i have teeth that have disappeared and broke off at gum line,i barely have any teeth on my left side. how do you get any job if you can’t smile? i have been fighting just to stay alive for 5 yrs. now and have NOway of even being able to afford even these snap it on
cant afford any kind of insurance,no more unemployment to live on .no job coz i wont smile,went to college 1 year-was embarressed so no more. had great teeth till cancer in ‘04-this would have been a dream come true but like everything else i have prayed for -it’s jyust not gonna happen.
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Mrs. Kiwi, Los Angeles Age and Occupation in 06: 27, Bookkeeper Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LA Engagement Date: March 31, 2006 Wedding Date: November 3, 2007 Venue: Radisson Hotel About Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!
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