How much does a single tooth flipper cost
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A single tooth flipper runs $319 to $399 an arch depending on the build, and the home impression kit is already included in that price. No dental visit and no lab fee added later.
The spread between builds comes down to material, not the size of the gap. One missing tooth costs the same to replace as two or three in the same run.
What actually changes the price
All three builds close the same kind of gap. What moves the number is the base material and how it is made, poured acrylic, milled semi-flex, or a fully metal-free flexible base.
Where you are and how many consultations you sit through do not factor in here, because there are none. One impression kit, one review, one build.
The three builds and what they cost
Single tooth flipper prices, one arch
| Build | Price | Metal clasps |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic flipper | $319 | Thin wire |
| Semi-flex flipper | $349 | None, milled |
| Flexible flipper | $399 | None |
Home impression kit and free shipping both ways are inside every price above.
What that price actually buys
The acrylic flipper is the lowest entry point, a light base with thin wire clasps that closes a front or back gap fast.
The semi-flex flipper is milled instead of poured, which gives it more precision and strength while staying metal-free.
The flexible flipper drops all visible metal for the most natural look, and it can carry up to three teeth in one run for $399.
Where insurance and HSA cards fit
Standard medical insurance rarely pays toward a cosmetic or removable appliance like a flipper. A health savings or flexible spending card is the more common route, and it works at checkout the same way any other card does.
How ordering one actually works
- The impression kit reaches you by USPS in 3 days or FedEx overnight.
- You take the impression at home and mail it back with the prepaid label.
- A technician checks it and reships a free kit if the mold did not set.
- Production runs 3 to 6 days, and the flipper arrives 14 to 28 days after your impressions pass.
Questions people ask about the price
How much does a single tooth flipper cost
From $319 for an acrylic flipper, $349 for a milled semi-flex build, or $399 for a metal-free flexible flipper, all per arch and all including the impression kit.
Does insurance change what a flipper actually costs
Only if your plan covers it, and most medical insurance does not touch cosmetic or removable dental appliances. A health savings or flexible spending card is the more common way people offset the price.
Is a single tooth flipper HSA and FSA eligible
Artificial teeth are listed as medical expenses in IRS Publication 502, so a flipper usually qualifies. Your plan administrator makes the final determination.
Why do flipper prices vary between builds
The base material is the difference. Acrylic is poured and priced lowest, semi-flex is milled for more precision, and flexible drops the metal clasp entirely for a higher price.
Weighing a flipper against a wider partial, read flipper against partial denture, side by side. Paying with a health card, see how HSA and FSA payment works.
Every flipper ships from a dental lab in Hollywood, Florida, backed by a 60 day manufacturer warranty.