Snap ON Smile

Is a great smile make- over option that is affordable, easy, reversible and painless that can be used as a temporary or a more permanent enhancement.

Snap on Smiles offer an excellent alternative for missing, crooked, stained or discolored teeth, teeth with spaces where implants, bridges and other restorative alternatives are not an option.

Snap on smile is also a comfortable and affordable alternative to patients unhappy with the fit and feel of a removable partial denture.

Snap on Smile is manufactured using a proprietary dental resin that is thin, yet strong. The processing starts with taking precise impressions of the upper and lower jaw with instructions to the lab of the desired shade and other characteristics of the desired restoration. A second appointment about three weeks following the impression visit is for seating of the Snap on Smile.

Snap on Smiles can be made for upper or lower teeth and have proven to be a life changing and confidence building alternative to the more expensive and invasive restorative options. Maintenance is simple with some specially formulated cleaning and disinfecting solutions. 

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Teeth Whitening at a Glance

 Teeth Whitening has become a popular dental trend with an abundance or even an over abundance of professional and over the counter options.  It is an effective and inexpensive option for smile enhancement and makeover. In a trendy esthetic society, white, bright smiles have become an integral part of the fifty six billion dollar cosmetic industry of the US economy.


Professional Options

One Hour Whitening:  The result is fast and dramatic. Under the direct supervision of a dental professional; chemically activated 40% hydrogen peroxide is placed on the teeth at periodic intervals in a monitored setting. This method delivers whiter teeth in less than an hour of sitting in the dental chair. The outcome is instant gratification with exceptional whitening. Some patients may experience post procedural sensitivity, especially if their teeth are generally sensitive to temperature changes.

Take Home Whitening: The patient is fitted with custom whitening trays that are lightweight and comfortable.  The trays, one for the upper arch and another for the lower are delivered to the patient with choice of various whitening concentrations ranging from 10 to 35 percent carbamide peroxide. These trays are worn with a light coat of whitening gel for a few hours each day. The whitening process is more gradual and this option is more suitable for patients with very sensitive teeth.

Besides these professional options, there are several choices of over the counter whitening toothpastes and gels with mild formulas that are good maintenanceoptions.

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Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

Teeth whitening is not for everyone. Pregnant or lactating women should avoid it. So should anyone younger than 16. If you have allergies or sensitive teeth, your teeth may become more sensitive, or your allergies  may be aggravated by teeth whitening.

You should avoid teeth whitening if you have worn enamel, exposed roots, gum disease or cavities. You may do further damage by whitening with these dental issues. Uneven whitening can occur with crowns, fillings and other restorations.

Teeth whitening is meant to bring teeth back to their natural appearance and not a shocking white.

Begin any whitening regimen with a realistic expectation says Dr. Cherukuri from her Chino, California dental practice

 Teeth that are darkly stained, may not become as white as you would like them. Purple or gray-stained teeth tend to not respond well. Brown discoloring tends to not respond well, either.
Also get to know the whitening product being used. Stay away from scratchy and abrasive OTC polishers- they simply work by mechanically removing the outer layer which wears away enamel.

 “The In Office whitening products yield the best results because of a higher concentration of the oxidizing agent used and more importantly, there is a trained chairside to monitor and modify the process to achieve maximum whitening while limiting the sensitivity” adds Dr. Cherukuri.

Who can Whiten!

Despite the gleaming smile it gives you, there are a few negative side effects to the tooth whitening process, especially if you're a youth. The biggest complaint! Tooth sensitivity and irritation along the gum line, lasting anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks post-bleaching.

More than half of people who whiten their teeth complain of mild teeth sensitivity Individuals with gum recession or gingivitis are most susceptible to sensitive teeth and gums during and after the bleaching process.

While more than 30 percent of kids and teens wish they had whiter teeth, dentists recommend that anyone younger than 16 years old wait to bleach until at least later adolescence  That's because kids and teens have more than a sensitivity side effect to worry about. Other than the complications that could happen at any age such as overuse or misalignment of the bleaching strips or trays, the most common problem kids and teens may run into when whitening is their dental maturity.

First, let's talk aesthetics. Teens who have mixed teeth (a combination of some primary and some permanent teeth) may find that the color of their pearly whites becomes uneven as more permanent teeth grow into place. It can be difficult to color correct the varying shades of white between those new adult teeth and the ones previously whitened.

Another reason to wait for a full set of permanent teeth: immature enamel, cautions Dr. Cherukuri.

On average that last baby tooth doesn't fall out until about the age of 12, and even once all our permanent teeth have grown in, it takes two more years for the enamel to mature, a process called enamel calcification. During this stage of development, not only is the enamel immature, which makes the tooth more permeable, but the pulp (the nerve) of the tooth is enlarged. Permeability decreases as we age, which means bleaching products may work faster on kids and teens that it does on adults. And bleaching before our permanent teeth are fully mature could expose the pulp to more peroxide than intended and irritate the tooth pulp or cause nerve sensitivity. The verdict! Shelve the bleach until at least age 16.

When Whitening Makes Sense for Teens

Tooth bleaching under a dentist's supervision may be okay if a child or young teen's teeth have been affected by conditions such as discoloration from too much fluoride, post-traumatic injury discoloration or post-orthodontic tooth discoloration says Dr. Cherukuri, from her Chino, California practice.

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