The right appliance for how many teeth you are missing
How many teeth you are missing decides the build, not the other way around. One cosmetic tooth starts at $239, and a full partial denture starts at $399.
Every option below ships from the same at home impression kit and the same lab in Hollywood, Florida, so the only real decision is how much of the gap needs to disappear.
Match the build to your case
Match the build to how much is missing
| How many teeth | Best fit | Per arch |
|---|---|---|
| One tooth, cosmetic | Essix retainer with a pontic tooth | $239 |
| One to three teeth | Acrylic or flexible flipper | $319 |
| Several teeth, one side | Acrylic partial denture | $469 |
| Several teeth, no metal | Flexible partial denture | $549 |
| Wide gaps, daily heavy use | Cast metal partial | $749 |
Home impression kit and free shipping both ways are inside every price above.
How the lab actually builds it
How your appliance is made
Choose what you needA flipper, a flexible partial, a Nesbit or a full denture.
Send your impressionsThe at-home kit captures both arches in one sitting.
The lab casts and buildsPlaster models first, then your appliance on top of them.
It ships to your doorMade or designed in the USA, with no dental chair involved.
What changes between the builds
An Essix retainer with a pontic tooth is the thinnest option, a clear tray with a fake tooth set into it, built for looks rather than chewing.
A flipper carries up to three teeth on a light base with thin clasps, the usual choice right after an extraction or while an implant heals.
A partial denture spans a wider gap and shares the chewing load with the teeth you still have, in an acrylic or flexible build depending on whether you want the metal clasps to show.
Ordering starts the same way for all of them
Health account cards work at checkout, and how HSA and FSA payment works covers the receipt your plan may ask for.
Questions people actually ask
How do I know which appliance fits my case
Count the gaps. One cosmetic front tooth points to an Essix pontic. One to three teeth in a row points to a flipper. Several teeth or a wide gap points to a partial denture.
Can I switch to a different build later
Yes. Upgrading from a flipper to a partial denture is a 200 dollar line rather than a new order from scratch, since your impressions are already on file.
Do all of these ship from the same kit
Yes, one at home impression kit captures both arches, and the same kit works whether your case turns out to need a flipper or a wider partial.
Are these appliances HSA and FSA eligible
Artificial teeth and dentures are listed as medical expenses in IRS Publication 502, so most of these normally qualify. Your plan administrator makes the final determination.
Weighing a flipper against a partial directly, read flipper against partial denture, side by side.
Smile Lab USA builds every appliance in Hollywood, Florida, backed by a 60 day manufacturer warranty.