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Snaffle Bits:

Many horses are started in snaffle bits because trainers can apply pressure to specific points--horses easily understand directional cues. The bits also allow riders to feel their horses' mouths and learn how much pressure to apply.

Eggbutt
Eggbutts:
Eggbutt snaffles are popular and named for their egg-shaped side rings. The construction limits pinching--your horse isn't likely to be pinched between the mouthpiece and the side ring because the ring is attached with large hinges.
Loose Ring Snaffle
Loose Rings:
The loose-ring snaffle's mouthpiece is more moveable than the eggbutt's. The mouthpiece attaches to sliding side rings. The loose rings stop your horse from clamping onto the bit, but they can easily pinch the sides of his mouth.

D-Ring Snaffle Bit
D-Rings:
A D-ring snaffle is less likely to pinch your horse. The "D" shape provides a loop for your reins, and provides a post so that your horse's mouth isn't pinched.

Full Cheek Snaffle Bit
Full-Cheeks:
Full-cheek snaffles may help your horse refine turning cues. The side pieces stop the bit from pulling through the horse's mouth during lateral cues. You'll find full cheek snaffles with many mouthpieces including slow twists (a bit more severe than a smooth snaffle), French links (a figure-eight shaped link in the center of the mouthpiece, thought to be good for horses with low palates), Dr. Bristol (a multi-jointed mouthpiece with a center link that lays at an angle and contacts your horse's tongue).