An Essix retainer with a fake tooth, priced and explained
An Essix retainer with a pontic tooth is a clear tray that holds your teeth in place and fills a gap at the same time, starting at $239 for one arch.
Most people order one for the stretch between losing a tooth and getting an implant, hiding the gap while the site heals.
What is actually built into the tray
A pontic is a color matched fake tooth set into the clear plastic where your missing tooth used to sit. The rest works like a standard retainer, and since the tooth rides inside soft plastic it is a cosmetic fix, not something you chew on.
Three steps to your new smile
Order onlinePick your appliance and we ship the impression kit in 3 days by USPS or overnight by FedEx.
Send molds and photosTake the impressions at home and add a photo with our shade guide.
Get your applianceWe make it in the USA and ship it straight to your door.
Why people choose it over a flipper
A flipper fills a gap too, but it rests on the gum with a visible base. A pontic Essix is nearly invisible and doubles as a retainer, which is why it wins for a front tooth. A flipper still wins on strength for wider gaps.
Where an Essix retainer helps
| Your situation | What the retainer does |
|---|---|
| After braces | Holds your new tooth positions in place |
| After Invisalign | Keeps the result from sliding back |
| A missing tooth | Fills the gap with a color-matched tooth |
| A healing implant | Covers the site while the gum heals |
| Waiting for treatment | Stops nearby teeth from drifting |
Living with it day to day
Take it out to eat and keep it dry in the case between wears. See a dentist first if a tooth feels loose or a gum looks irritated.
Included with every order
| What you get | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cleaning foam | Keeps your smile fresh and bright |
| Storage case | Keeps the appliance safe between wears |
| Your stored 3D model | Reorder a duplicate at 30% off under Mold Once |
| 60 day manufacturer warranty | Free adjustments if the fit is off |
Ordering one
- The impression kit reaches you by USPS in 3 days or FedEx overnight.
- You take the impressions at home and mail them back with the prepaid label.
- We check your photos and confirm the tooth shade before anything is built.
- The retainer arrives 14 to 28 days later, made in the USA.
Health account cards work at checkout, and how HSA and FSA payment works covers the receipt.
Questions people actually ask
What is an Essix retainer with a fake tooth
A clear Essix retainer with a color matched pontic tooth built into the tray, filling a gap while you wait on an implant or decide on a permanent fix.
How much does it cost
249 dollars for one arch with a tooth, up to 409 dollars for both arches with teeth on both sides, impression kit and return shipping included.
Can I eat with a pontic Essix retainer in
Take it out to eat. The tray is thin and the pontic tooth is not built to carry chewing force.
Is it HSA and FSA eligible
Artificial teeth and retainers are listed as medical expenses in IRS Publication 502, so it is normally eligible. Your plan administrator makes the final determination.
See flipper against partial denture, side by side, or Essix pricing without a tooth in what an Essix retainer costs and does.
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