snap on smile

theGrinch

I have been somewhat embarrassed by my teeth after an accident during my teens. Recently thinking of getting veneers for the top front 10 teeth.

I have been quoted £2,450 (composite veneers 4-8 years life) and £4,200 (porcelain veneers 12-25 years).

I am curious how it would be, but cautious about spending this sum plus time if it doesn't work for me

One dentist suggested a "snap on smile" - which is a bit like a gum shield and lasts 18-24 months and takes 2 visits. I think it can slip in place and you can eat, drink and talk with them. She quoted £800.

Anyone experience with these?

brook2jack

The majority I've seen are dreadful, very big and bulky , often are difficult to eat and drink with and are mostly used as a temporary until definitive treatment is ready.

Also because they are only one colour they often look very very fake , particularly if a lot of teeth are involved. Teeth are naturally several colours and side and front teeth are not all the same colour. A skilled dentist and ceramacist (maker of veneers) will spend a long time getting colours right.

Ten teeth is an awful lot of teeth to veneer. What does your regular dentist think, or are these quotes from your regular dentist?

theGrinch

These are from a regular dentist (cosmetic and non-cosmetic) (not my own though as he doesnt do cosmetic work).

I am concerned going in as shane mcgown and coming out as david miliband

brook2jack

If you look at some of the cases here you can see how dreadful they can look and these are posted as successes. It's a lot of money to pay for basically plastic clip on teeth. http://www.denturecosmetics.co.uk/snap-on-smile.html

welshdent

Did you self refer to the new dentist or speak to your own dentist first?

theGrinch

welshdent wrote: »

Did you self refer to the new dentist or speak to your own dentist first?

researched on the net then visited a couple of dentists.

mine does do it and doesnt have much to say apart from he supports the idea.

Murphybear

One of the "before" pictures showed someone with their mouth closed so you couldn't see any teeth:T

Not a good advert for their product