Essix retainer with a tooth vs flipper
Essix for a healing site, a flipper to chew on
Both fill the gap from your own mold, they rest on different things in your mouth.
- From $239 per arch, kit and shipping both ways included
- 6 to 10 business days door to door
- Rush $150, made the same day, FedEx overnight, 3 to 4 business days
- A licensed dentist in your state reviews your photos
- Free fit remakes for 30 days, 60 day warranty on defects
Fake tooth retainer vs flipper
| Essix with a tooth | Flipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Per arch | $239 | $319 to $399 |
| Rests on | Your teeth | Your gum |
| Best for | Implant healing | Everyday wear |
| Eating | Out to eat | Soft food |
| Lasts | 6 to 24 months | The same |
| Ready in | 6 to 10 business days | The same |
Clear retainer with tooth
The tray hugs your teeth, so nothing presses on a healing gum or implant site.
It also keeps the teeth beside the gap from drifting.
When a flipper is the better choice
A flipper carries a tooth you need every day, front or back.
It sits on the gum with small clasps rather than wrapping the whole row.
Eating with a fake tooth retainer
Out for every meal
Plain water only
Rinse in cool water
Case when it is out
Acrylic flipper
Flexible flipper
Essix retainerQuestions people ask
Which is better, an Essix retainer or a flipper
An Essix with a tooth while an implant site heals, a flipper for a tooth you need every day.
Can I eat with the tray in
No, take it out to eat. The tray is thin and the tooth is not built for chewing.
Can I drink with it in
Plain water only. Coffee, tea and soda stain the tray and heat can warp it.
How much does a retainer with a fake tooth cost
$239 for 1 arch here, kit and shipping both ways included.
Can I get one with more than 1 tooth
Yes, up to 3 teeth can be set into 1 tray.
What are the downsides of a pontic tray
It comes out for every meal, it wears and stains, and it cracks more easily than a flipper.
How long does the clear tray last
Usually 6 to 24 months. Your mold stays on file 2 years, so a new one needs no new kit.
Can I wear it over an implant site while it heals
That is what it is best at, it rests on your teeth and not on the gum. Your surgeon has the final word.
Can I order one online
Yes. A licensed dentist in your state reviews your photos and you take the mold at home.
Is an Essix with a tooth HSA eligible
Usually yes. Your plan administrator makes the final call.