Has anyone tried Snap On Smile cosmetic dental appliance ?

LT Brad McInnis — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:52:41 -0400

Looking for serious advice. Have a relative who is looking in to this, or dental implants. Curious if anyone here has used these, and what are your experience with them, would you recommend? Thanks for the help.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jul 15 at 2019 12:30 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:30:49 -0400

You can find lots of YouTube videos of people trying them out, and most of the reviews aren't positive. Most of the reviews seem to indicate that the cosmetic device makes your teeth (and upper lip) look large and awkward. Plus, if you smile too much, the top of the device will show. And, depending on the color of your real teeth, they might contrast with the lower teeth quite a bit. At their price, unless someone is completely broke, they might be worth a gamble. If it doesn't work, they're not out very much money.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 15 at 2019 12:59 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:59:59 -0400

that's interesting, those I hadn't heard of, they'd be for my wife, though we were able to get a new appliance made for her the standard way, by an office, though the ones here, while I hadn't heard of them, are worth knowing about, certainly, if nothing else....

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 15 at 2019 1:02 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:02:04 -0400

Typically, I'd expect most genl dentists who've done GPR or AEGD residencies (the two genl dental residency types) would likely know about them, though I'd also expect most prosthodontists would certainly know of them, clearly, as such hardware is typically their principal thing....

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 15 at 2019 1:03 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:03:13 -0400

Oral surgeons, as well, one would also think, though they generally deal in much more complex cases, as a rule, I've observed....