Flippers

What is a Flipper?

Flipper dentures, also known as acrylic removable partial dentures, are a type of temporary denture that can be used to fill gaps in your smile. They look a lot like a retainer with teeth attached. This can be popped in and out of your mouth with ease. Flippers are great for aesthetics though generally a temporary solution.

Why Flippers?

As opposed to permanent tooth replacement, dental flippers are a temporary tooth replacement that fill in gaps in your teeth. Its more of a transitional denture. If your tooth is removed, and you are looking for a party tooth to keep up appearances until you can go forward with more of a long term solution (dental implants, cast partials etc.) then flippers are perfect for you and your smile.

Is Flipper the same as Partial Denture?

Technically, Yes. But a Partial Denture is more of a permanent solution that can help with chewing and digestion. A Flipper denture is for your front teeth to make your smile full again, whether or not you can eat with a flipper denture… well they’re are not necessarily designed for biting or chewing so we would advise against this.

Flipper Denture Care

We have all sorts of great information about caring for your flipper on our how to clean your dentures blog. Take a look.

Flipper Denture Pictures