Temporary tooth replacement
A flipper or a clear retainer with a tooth
It fills the gap while you heal or save up for an implant or a bridge.
- 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
Temporary tooth options compared
| Option | Price | Ready in | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugstore bead kit | $15 to $30 | Same day | Short term |
| Essix with a tooth | $239 | 6 to 10 business days | 6 to 24 months |
| Flipper | $319 to $399 | The same | The same |
| Bridge | $2,000 to $5,000 | Dentist visits | 5 to 15 years |
Our prices per arch, days are business days door to door.
Temporary tooth over the counter
A $15 to $30 drugstore kit is beads you soften in hot water and shape yourself.
It does not bond, can trap food and has to come out to eat and sleep.
Fake tooth while you wait for an implant
A clear retainer with a tooth rests on your teeth, not on the healing gum.
A flipper sits on the gum, so ask your surgeon which suits the site.
Front tooth or back tooth
Front gap, flexible flipper
Up to 3 in a row, a flipper
Healing site, clear tray
Back teeth, a partial
4 or more missing teeth on 1 arch is a partial denture from $399.
Acrylic flipper
Flexible flipper
Acrylic partialQuestions people ask
What is a temporary fix for a missing tooth
A flipper or a clear retainer with a tooth, made from your mold. Both come out to clean and both cost far less than an implant.
What are temporary fake teeth called
A fake tooth, a flipper, a stayplate or a pontic. The pontic is the false tooth itself.
How long does it take to get a fake tooth
6 to 10 business days door to door. Rush is $150, made the same day with FedEx overnight, 3 to 4 business days.
How much does a fake tooth cost
Ours is $239 for a clear retainer with a tooth and $319 to $399 for a flipper, per arch. An implant runs $3,000 to $6,000 per tooth.
What is the cheapest way to replace 1 tooth
A drugstore bead kit, though you shape it yourself and it is not fitted. The lowest custom option here is the clear retainer with a tooth at $239.
Do over the counter temporary tooth kits work
For a day or two. They do not bond, can trap bacteria and can change your bite, so take them out to eat and sleep.
Can you sleep with a temporary tooth in
No. Take a removable tooth out at night and keep it in its case.
Can I get a fake tooth I can take out
Yes, both the flipper and the clear retainer with a tooth come out whenever you want.
Is a temporary tooth HSA eligible
Flippers and retainers with a tooth are usually HSA and FSA eligible. Your plan administrator makes the final call.