What is Snap-On Smile?

Snap-On Smile was invented by a dentist who realized that not everyone can afford many thousands of dollars to get a Hollywood smile make-over.

Snap-on Smile's unique, proprietary formula of hi-tech dental resin make it very thin yet extremely strong. It fits right over your own teeth to give you a beautiful, natural looking smile -- even if you have stains, chips, gaps or missing teeth.

And for many people, Snap-On Smile can be life changing. It gives back the confidence to smile. Thousands of people worldwide have already experienced the unique benefits of Snap-On Smile.

How long will my Snap-On Smile last?

Snap-On Smile comes with a 12 month limited warranty against manufacturing defects. With proper care, your Snap-On Smile can last from 2 to 5 years. Just follow the Snap-On Smile dentist's cleaning instructions and you'll enjoy millions of smiles with Snap-On Smile...
No shots.
No drilling.
No adhesives.

How do I get my Snap-On Smile?

You start the process by calling us at 263-4060.
Check out our Smile Galley link of a recent example at:

http://www.aragonadentistry.com/gallery.html

At your first visit the Snap-On Smile we will examine your teeth, decide if you are a candidate for Snap-on Smile and, if so, discuss whether you wish to have Snap-On Smile for your upper or lower arch. We then take an impression of your teeth. Don't worry... there is no pain, no shots and no drilling involved! Since each Snap-On Smile is custom made, we will send your impression to the Den-Mat ™studio to have yours made just for you.

At your second visit approximately 3 weeks later, the dentist will fit your Snap-On Smile and make any minor adjustments needed. You'll then be shown how to pop your new smile in and out, plus how to keep it looking good.

Remember, you can eat with it, drink with it, and wear it all day every day. (Just remove it when you sleep).

How much does Snap-On Smile cost?

A fraction of the price of things like veneers, crowns & bridges. Snap-On Smile is the only removable, affordable alternative to traditional smile make-over solutions.
And very affordable with payments as low as $ 49
That's right, and we'll even spread the total cost for you with our easy monthly payment plan. Call us today 263-4060!

It was the winter of 2002 when then-34-year-old Kelley Fish of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., first spotted the lump that would change her life. "I was looking in the mirror, and I thought 'what the heck is that?' It was certainly visible," said Fish. Fish went to the doctor, who thought it was an infection and prescribed antibiotics. But two months later, the lump was still there.

"Then they went forward and sent me to an ear, nose and throat specialist and finally had the lump removed," said Fish. Fish said the tumor was the size of a large grape, and it was malignant. Fish was diagnosed with stage 4 oral cancer.

"I was horrified," said Fish. "They say you should never get on the Internet. The statistics were not in my favor at that point." Experts said oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses and throat. Stage four is the most advanced stage.

Fish had surgery, 32 radiation treatments and three cycles of chemotherapy. The treatments left her fatigued and suffering multiple side effects.

"I was unable to swallow after a period of time. I had burns, second- or third-degree burns, on my neck. It was the scariest moment or time in my life to say the least."

Like most people, Fish had assumed oral cancer was something older men got, not 34-year-old women. "When I was in dental school, it was considered an 'old man's' disease," said Dr. Jed Jacobson, the chief science officer for Delta Dental of Michigan. But Jacobson said oral cancer trends are changing. "Two groups in which oral cancer is increasing is women and our younger Americans," said Jacobson. Experts said smoking, chewing tobacco and drinking too much alcohol are the major risk factors for oral cancer, but about 25 percent of people being diagnosed, especially younger people, don't smoke or drink. Experts believe the human papillomavirus, or HPV, may be to blame.

"They have located and found HPV, human papillomavirus 16 and 18, in those tissues, and so there is a strong association in that 25 percent that doesn't have the traditional factors," said Jacobson.

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found people infected with HPV were 32 times more likely to develop cancer of the tonsils or tongue than those who did not have the virus. That's a concern because HPV is incredibly common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 50 percent of sexually active men and women will be infected at some point in their lives. Some estimates put that number as high as 80 percent in women.

There is a vaccine that protects against the most common strains of HPV. It's currently recommended for girls and women age 9 to 26. It's also been approved for use in boys and men age 9 to 26.

"There's a level of embarrassment, if you will, to talk about a virus that's passed through sexual activity, but that's the reality, and regardless of how uncomfortable the conversation may be, we have to educate the public to the risks," said Jacobson.

Experts said every patient should be screened for oral cancer at least once a year during their regular dental checkup. "The hygienist or dentist will grasp the tongue with a piece of gauze and very carefully pull the tongue out and thoroughly examine the top of the tongue and the sides of the tongue, as well as laying a tongue blade or mouth mirror on the tongue and have the patient phonate the word 'ahh,' so that the dentist and hygienist can visualize back to the throat," said Jacobson. Doctors said the symptoms of oral cancer include red or white spots in the mouth or on the lips or tongue that don't heal, any swelling, lumps, bumps or sores that don't go away in two weeks, a lump in the neck, unexplained bleeding, numbness, or tenderness in the mouth, difficulty chewing or swallowing, and hoarseness, chronic sore throat, ear pain or weight loss.

Fish was a smoker when she was diagnosed with oral cancer. She tested negative for HPV, but she wants to warn people to take oral cancer seriously. She hopes sharing her experience with the disease will help save someone else. "More and more younger people are being diagnosed with this atrocious, hideous disease, and I think that it is important that people are aware of the risk factors, and not just drinking and smoking," said Fish. After beating the odds, Fish now has a 5-year-old son and another baby on the way.

Oral cancer is serious and 5% of cancers are oral cancer, so next time you have a dental exam make sure you ask for oral cancer screening.

Bleeding gums are never a good sign but recent studies now show that periodontitis (destructive gum disease) may put you at greater risk for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. That's right cancer is now linked to gum disease according to a recent study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

As if bleeding gums, bad breath, tooth loss and heart disease weren't enough reasons to treat gum disease now we can add increased risk of cancer to the list of reasons to treat and manage gum disease. If you think you may have gum disease don't wait to get it checked out. The longer you put off treatment the more damage can be done and now we know you are risking more than just y our teeth you are risking your health!

If you've been putting off your dental work for years, our "Conscious Sedation" Dentistry will change your life ! When it comes to eliminating pain and anxiety, no other technique comes close!

Imagine being able to accomplish all your dental care in as little as one or two relaxing appointments. With no more anxiety! And you will have little or no memory of the treatment! It doesn't matter whether it's been 5, 10 or 20 years since your last dental visit. We can help you! We completely understand your apprehensions about going to the dentist!

Welcome to a Whole New World of Comfort for Dental Patients No more anxiety! That's right, you no longer have to be afraid of anything when it comes to your dental care !! Our unique "Conscious Sedation" system makes dentistry comfortable, quick and affordable! We've contracted a dentist trained in this procedure to relieve you from your dental anxieties in VERY SAFE way. Let our expertise help you enjoy a new smile! Whether you are "mildly afraid," "terrified", or simply don't seem to have time in your busy schedule to get all your dental work done,"Conscious Sedation" is exactly what you've been waiting for all these years! Now you can forget about any negative dental experience you've ever had. Relax. And feel refreshed, with your beautiful new smile! It's truly that easy! Even our "most apprehensive" and "very busy" patients are ecstatic with the "RESULTS" they get here!! Many of our patients from their first sedation remark, "Gee, I don't mind going to after all! "We can do this for you!!

Call us today out if you're a candidate complete comfort "Conscious Sedation" Dentistry.

If your dentures hurt when you eat or chew or fall out when you speak this is the perfect solution for you! We have found that some denture wearers suffer physical discomfort, unpleasant breath, and even embarrassment when their dentures move unexpectedly during speaking or chewing. Using mini dental implants to stabilize loose or poorly fitting lower dentures often brings relief and solves these common problems.

What Does The Procedure Involve? This unique, minimally invasive procedure can usually be completed in just one office visit. First, an initial exam will determine if you are a candidate for dental implants, which require a sufficient base of jaw bone for their placement. If we decide to do this relatively trouble-free procedure, you'll be given mild anesthesia and we'll gently insert several dental implants into your jaw. Once secure, we will adjust your denture so that it connects with your new implants. The result is that your lower denture is now firmly in place and you can speak and eat with confidence.

A Better Solution for Common Denture Problems
We have found that some denture wearers suffer physical discomfort, unpleasant breath, and even embarrassment when their dentures move unexpectedly during speaking or chewing. Using mini dental implants to stabilize loose or poorly fitting lower dentures often brings relief and solves these common problems.

What Does The Procedure Involve?
This unique, minimally invasive procedure can usually be completed in just one office visit. First, an initial exam will determine if you are a candidate for dental implants, which require a sufficient base of jaw bone for their placement. If we decide to do this relatively trouble-free procedure, you'll be given mild anesthesia and we'll gently insert several dental implants into your front lower jaw. Once secure, we will adjust your denture so that it connects with your new implants. The result is that your lower denture is now firmly in place and you can speak and eat with confidence.

Proper Care of Mini Dental Implants for Dentures
Please understand that your mini dental implants, just like natural teeth, are subject to damage from natural causes, including osteoporosis, poor oral hygiene, wear and tear attrition, poor health, heavy, stressful biting habits, and lack of follow-up dental maintenance care. As always, proper diet, good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are the keys to extending the life of yourdental implant and your winning smile.

Proper Care of Mini Dental Implants for Dentures! Please understand that your mini dental implants, just like natural teeth, are subject to damage from natural causes, including osteoporosis, poor oral hygiene, wear and tear attrition, poor health, heavy, stressful biting habits, and lack of follow-up dental maintenance care. As always, proper diet, good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are the keys to extending the life of your dental implant and your winning smile.

So if your denture is loose and are having a hard time eating the foods you love to eat, mini dental implants might be the solution for you.