{"id":1361,"date":"2020-04-16T01:26:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T06:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1361"},"modified":"2020-04-16T01:30:36","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T06:30:36","slug":"whiter-even-smile-without-porcelain-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/whiter-even-smile-without-porcelain-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Whiter, More Even Smile Without Porcelain Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I want my teeth to be whiter and to close the spaces between them, but I can\u2019t afford porcelain veneers. I\u2019m thinking about a snap-on smile because it will cover both of my concerns. I\u2019m not sure how a snap-on smile compares to veneers, but I know it&#8217;s cheaper. Braces are out of the question for the spaces between my teeth. I&#8217;m not sure that my research has revealed all my options, though. How can I improve my smile without going into debt? Thanks. Yazi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yazi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you ask a dentist for a Snap-On Smile, we\u2019ll explain what you can expect. It will help you decide if it\u2019s the solution you\u2019re seeking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect from a Snap-On Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost<\/strong> \u2013 You can expect to pay about $1500 for a Snap-On smile. If you wear it all the time, it can last two years or more\u2014depending on how well you take care of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aesthetics<\/strong> \u2013 A Snap-On smile fits over your teeth, so it makes them look bulky. Unless you have small teeth, a Snap-On smile might draw more attention to your smile in a negative way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Feel<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s an appliance that fits over your teeth. Although you\u2019ll get used to it, it won\u2019t feel natural. And it takes time to learn to speak without lisping while you\u2019re wearing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives for a Brighter, More Even Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatives to a Snap-On Smile will give you better, longer-lasting results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brighter smile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want a brighter smile, teeth whitening is an option that will <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.html\">help your smile look younger<\/a>. Some dentists offer free or discounted whitening to patients to keep their cleaning and exam appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" width=\"305\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.jpg 355w, https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/free-teeth-whitening-plano-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><figcaption>Teeth whitening will help your smile look younger<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing gaps or spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, tooth-colored composite bonding will close small gaps or spaces between your teeth. But it takes an artistic cosmetic dentist to apply dental composite and mimic the characteristics of natural teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you ask for a specific treatment, some dentists will provide it even though alternatives might work best for the long-term health of your smile. We suggest that you schedule consultations with at least two cosmetic dentists. They will examine your teeth, explain your options, and let you know what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\">Miranda Lacy, DDS, a Plano, TX, female dentist<\/a>, sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I want my teeth to be whiter and to close the spaces between them, but I can\u2019t afford porcelain veneers. I\u2019m thinking about a snap-on smile because it will cover both of my concerns. I\u2019m not sure how a snap-on smile compares to veneers, but I know it&#8217;s cheaper. Braces are out of the question &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/whiter-even-smile-without-porcelain-veneers\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Get a Whiter, More Even Smile Without Porcelain Veneers<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1232,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[953,955,954,7,952,951],"class_list":["post-1361","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-teeth-whitening","tag-close-gaps-between-teeth","tag-close-spaces","tag-composite-bonding","tag-free-teeth-whitening","tag-porcelain-veneers-alternatives","tag-snap-on-smile"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Get a Whiter, More Even Smile Without Porcelain Veneers | Miranda Lacy, DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Yazi is considering a Snap-On smile to hid the spaces between her teeth and brighten her smile. 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