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Are snap on smiles as good as veneers?

Friday, September 18th, 2009
Q.
hello are snap on smiles as good as veneers somebody told me they are painless and dont cost as much as dental veneers but look great. Do you offer snap on smiles?

A.
No, I do not offer snap on smiles. They are less expensive that veneers but of course they are not going to look as beautiful either.  Patients with crooked teeth are not good candidates for this treatment because the snap on smile would be very bulky. Porcelain veneers are a permanent and durable solution. 

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7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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What treatment is available to close the gap between my two front teeth?

Friday, September 18th, 2009
Q.
I had braces when I was younger and they worked in that they made my teeth straight. However, this led to a small gap forming between my two front teeth and I hate it. I hate to smile nowadays because I am so self-conscious about it. Is there any dental treatment which can help?

A.

For a small gap between two teeth that are otherwise in alignment there are a few choices of treatment.  The first would be closing the space with composite, or white filling material.  Composite fillings do stain and darken as they age, so this would have to be replaced every 3 to 5 years.  The more permanent treatment would be porcelain veneers, which cover the entire front of the tooth and are made of a material that will not stain or darken. 

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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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