What is Snap-On Smile?
Snap-On Smile is a comfortable, removable dental appliance that gives you a beautiful smile without any drilling, filing, injections, or adhesives. Its patented design is flexible yet incredibly strong, allowing you to eat and speak naturally without the appliance shifting or coming loose.
The slightly flexible material expands gently over your teeth and hugs them securely. Because it's completely tooth-borne, it doesn't impinge on your gum tissue or cover the roof of your mouth. Best of all, it's non-invasive and easily removable—completely reversible if you decide to pursue other options later.
What Material is Used?
Snap-On Smile is made from crystallized acetyl resin, a medical-grade material that's more durable and stain-resistant than traditional acrylic. This advanced material allows the appliance to be as thin as 0.5mm without compromising strength, giving you a natural contour and appearance.
The non-toxic material is trusted in medical applications including heart valve replacements, and NASA even uses it in spacecraft cabinetry for its exceptional durability. It resists stains from coffee, wine, and cigarettes, and polishes beautifully to maintain its appearance over time.
Customization Options
We work with you to choose from several shades and smile shapes, creating a custom-fitted appliance that matches your vision. Snap-On Smile can be made to cover a quadrant or full upper and/or lower arches to fit your specific needs. You can even wear upper and lower appliances simultaneously if desired.
Who Benefits from Snap-On Smile?
Snap-On Smile is ideal for patients seeking a non-invasive, reversible, and affordable alternative to permanent restorative or cosmetic dentistry. It's a quick solution that helps you feel better, look better, and function better—often giving patients options they never had before.
Excellent candidates include:
- Patients who are medically compromised or have conditions that preclude extensive dental work
- Older patients with cancer, heart disease, or other health concerns that make implants or bridges unsuitable
- Patients with dental anxiety who are hesitant about extensive procedures
- Those with periodontal disease who need temporary stabilization for mobile teeth during treatment
- Patients undergoing implant surgery who need a temporary solution
- Anyone considering permanent veneers who wants to preview their new smile first
With Snap-On Smile, you can easily maintain excellent oral hygiene while enjoying the confidence of a beautiful smile.
How to Get Your Snap-On Smile
The process is simple and takes just two visits:
Visit 1: We'll have a brief consultation, take photos and impressions of your teeth, and help you choose your preferred smile shape and shade.
Visit 2: In about two weeks, your custom Snap-On Smile will arrive from the exclusive lab. We'll fit it, make any final adjustments, and you'll snap it in and wear it home the same day.
Caring for Your Snap-On Smile
Proper care keeps your appliance looking great and functioning well. We recommend the Snap-On Smile Care Kit, which includes:
Cleaning Powder: Removes superficial stains, plaque, and buildup. Use daily by soaking the appliance for 15 minutes in a solution of half a capful of powder mixed with half a cup of cool water.
Anti-Bacterial Gel: Apply a small bead into the tooth compartments before inserting to help prevent decay and freshen breath. Best used after each meal.
Carry/Storage Case: A compact container with a built-in mirror for safe transport and storage.
Daily care tips:
- Always remove the appliance using both hands, gently rocking it side to side—never squeeze or flex it
- Rinse after meals and apply the anti-bacterial gel before re-inserting
- Gently brush the inner parts twice daily with a soft toothbrush and plain water (never regular toothpaste, which can dull the finish)
- Use the cleaning powder daily to maintain the appliance's appearance
