Dental Flippers Midtown Manhattan

Midtown Manhattan Same Day Dental Flippers

Everyone wants to have a great smile, and missing teeth can keep you from smiling properly. Besides the poor appearance of missing teeth, left unattended, missing teeth can also cause remaining teeth to shift, and become more sensitive, making eating and talking difficult. That's where dental flippers come in. A "dental flipper", sometimes referred to as a "flipper tooth", is often used to temporarily replace an extracted or missing tooth until a permanent replacement can be put in place. Luckily, Midtown Dental Care NYC offers dental flippers to patients the same day in our centrally located Times Square NYC office.

Why Would I Need a Dental Flipper or Flipper Tooth?

A flipper tooth, or dental flipper, is a short-term solution after damaged or decayed teeth are extracted. Shaped specifically to fit your mouth and match your remaining teeth in shape and color, a dental flipper consists of one or more false teeth and a plastic section molded to fit the roof of your mouth. Dental flippers are held in place in your mouth by wires which wrap around your remaining, natural teeth. They're a lot like orthodontic retainers which you may already be familiar with, and are usually molded before your tooth extraction so you can start to use it right away. When a tooth is extracted, your jawbone and gums will need time to heal and for swelling to go down before you can be fitted for a permanent tooth replacement such as partial dentures or an implant. By filling the gap with a flipper tooth where the missing tooth was, you will help prevent bone loss in your jaw, your remaining teeth will stay aligned and no one will know you're missing a tooth. You can even eat with a dental flipper, though they can be a little fragile, so be careful with hard or crunchy foods. 

Who Should Get A Dental Flipper?

Dental flippers are an excellent choice for someone who has had one or more teeth extracted but is waiting to be ready for a more permanent solution, since healing time can be up to six months, dental flippers are perfect while waiting for dental implants, all-on-4, and all-on-6 dental implants. Dental Flippers are also appropriate for anyone too young for dental implants because their jaws have not fully developed. Finally, while dental flippers are meant to be only a temporary solution, some patients do choose to use them for a longer time while saving money for a more permanent fix.

How Much Does a Dental Flipper Cost?

How much does a flipper tooth cost? When looking at the cost of dental flippers, the price is actually quite convenient - especially when you consider the consequences of not having one after a tooth is extracted. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can usually be used to the cost of dental flippers. For an accurate rate on how much a flipper tooth costs, please call our office today to learn more. The national average for the cost of dental flippers can range from $300 - $500 depending on your specific case.

Will Insurance Cover a Dental Flipper?

Dental insurance will often cover the cost of dental flippers, though there may be a waiting period before the benefit is available. Even if a dental flipper is not covered, the combination of dental insurance and an in-network provider will often grant you reduced rates. Medical insurance and Medicare generally do not cover the cost of a dental flipper.

Want to learn more about dental flippers and other tooth replacement options? Contact Dr. Jaskaren Randhawa and her team at Midtown Dental Care to explore how they can help you keep your healthy smile with flipper teeth, dental implants, and restorative dental services.