Vampire Caps & Real Teeth
Vampire tooth caps offer a realistic look for Halloween parties, costume parties or just for fun. Some vampire caps are perfectly harmless when worn over real teeth, while others can cause serious damage to the teeth and the surrounding facial area.
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Snap-On Vampire Teeth
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Some of the most realistic vampire teeth on the market are snap-on vampire teeth. These teeth adhere to the canine teeth with a nontoxic, cement-like substance.
Safety
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Snap-on vampire teeth do not harm the real teeth in any way, and are safe enough to wear with braces, according to VampFangs.com, a vendor of such caps.
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Bonded Vampire Teeth
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Some dentists offer bonded vampire teeth for special occasions. These teeth are made of a tooth-colored composite material, and they are applied on top of the existing canine teeth at the dentist's office.
Procedure
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It typically takes a dentist about 15 minutes to apply the composite tooth material, and it takes about 10 minutes to remove the material. This type of bonded vampire tooth does not damage the existing teeth.
Permanent Vampire Caps
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Permanent vampire caps are not good for real teeth. These kinds of vampire teeth are applied over filed canine teeth. These teeth can inhibit the muscular movement of the jaw and lead to jaw problems, according to MyDentalImplants.com.
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