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PrintSpecial Report: Snap-on smile
Jennifer Vasquez wanted a picture perfect wedding. The dress, the groom, the flowers, the teeth?
Jennifer Vasquez
"I was interested in veneers or laminates for my wedding, and I didn’t really have that much money."
Or time--so she opted a winning grin in a snap!
Jennifer Vasquez
"It’s called a snap on smile and I love it."
It's a cosmetic enhancement piece that actually slips right over someone's real teeth.
Marc Liechtung, Creator, Snap on Smile
"I would say that this is a removable jacket of a tooth."
Dr. Marc Liechtung created of the snap on smile 10 months ago and he has already done over 200 smiles. He says they're popular because they're and a less expensive way to cover up unsightly teeth, improve on what you have, or just try out a new look!
Marc Liechtung, Creator, Snap on Smile
"To see what they look like in porcelain veneers, want a beautiful smile for an occasion, want to look like their favorite celebrity."
And a Celebrity smile is fast becoming one of the hottest dental requests. The top three snap-on-smiles belong to Jessica Simpson, Halley Barry and Brittany Spears.
Marc Liechtung, creator, snap on smile
"People are coming in every day with pictures."
Deanna Lites
"It's fast easy and pain free--the dentist takes an impression of your mouth and then gives you the choppers of your choice in about two weeks."
You can eat and drink with them but it does take a little time to get used to them.
Jennifer Vasquez
"In the beginning, my speech was a little impaired."
Some dentist’s say while they are fun fast fix, it's important to remember they won't prevent or correct damage or decay.
Dr. Rosie Rosen
"It’s a quick solution for a problem; it might not be the best solution."
But for salesman Julio Diaz, it was the only solution. He believes his new smile will help him professionally.
Julio Diaz
"People look at you square in the face. Oh, I love it! I think I will be a better salesman for it, yes!"
So now--when pounding the pavement… he's all smiles!
Dr. Liectung is located in New York City but they're many dentists around the country are already using his technique. The snap on smile costs about $1,500.
Dr. Marc Liechtung
Manhattan Dental Arts
1995 Broadway Ste 200
New York, NY 10023
212.247.2330
631-A VFW Parkway
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617.327.3500 Massachusetts Dental Society
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