Hey Bryanna,

Graft has healed well and will have the next step this friday. Just still lots of pain and a subsequent RSD dx. RSD more related t bad left side shoulder though pain is pain and when the left shoulder is in pain and spasm'd up, it pulls everything in the jaw on both sides outta whack.

Shelley,

I am going through bone grafts and implants for 2 teeth in the front (7 & 10). I have had the flipper they gave me for a few weeks now and have been experiencing discomfort in my jaw (never had this before). Mentioned it to the dentist and said he hadn't heard of this being related to a flipper. He suggested not wearing it as much and that was that. Had your dentist experienced other patients with this problem? Wondering what to do for the rest of the treatment (through Dec/Jan). Considering an Essix retainer with pontics.

I have had my flipper now almost 2 weeks and I love it.... It is extremely comfortable. Only problem I have with it is I can not eat with it in my mouth.....Any I deas on that one Anybody?

For me, it was a total waste of $500. I wore it a few times, couldn't talk, lisped...definitely couldn't eat, it was the biggest, most uncomfortable contraption. I just told my friends I was missing my eye tooth and they just got used to it. Finally getting a fixed bridge. They flipper hurt my gums where it hooked in the back and no adjustments helped. Every dentist I know admits the thing is a monstrosity. Don't bother with it if it hurts that much, not worth it.

Hi Steff,

If the problem with the flipper is that it becomes loose when you are eating, you could try to use a <<very small>> amount of denture adhesive and see if that helps to keep it in place. One of the best adhesives on the market that does not contain zinc is called Secure.

If the problem is due to a bulky feeling in your mouth while eating, then it's probably best to remove it when you eat.

Bryanna

The flapper is horrible. It makes me gag and it interfers with talking.

Is there someone to stop the gagging? Maybe get a slimmer model?

This is for a front eye tooth.

Hi MichaelS,

Is it for a front tooth or an eye (canine) tooth?

If it is replacing just one tooth, then it should not be made so it goes that far back in your mouth where it would be covering that part of your palate that causes a gagging reflex.

Have you been back to your dentist for him to adjust it for you?

Bryanna

Flippers are....what can I say? They destroy your self esteem, make you gag, you can't eat and you want to rip them out of your mouth as soon as you can. I saw this post and it was years old, however, I thought it might help someone.

I had some teeth broken in an accident and then some more broke off. I had really nice teeth. Dental insurance is pointless. I am getting two dental implants....and I cannot wait.

I have a 3 tooth flipper and it's GREAT. Probably having it for 15 yrs and the alternative was implants and that was not where I wanted to go. I was fortunate with the dental work done. Back when I had it done, I think it was like $200.

I am currently wearing a flipper over an implant site as I wait for a crown. I have to say that it really depends on how the flipper is made. The first flipper my dentist made, which I paid over $700 for, was poorly made, came loose very often when I talked and was uncomfortable to wear. I didn't realize this at the time but thought that is just what I would have had to deal with for the next 8 months to a year until the implant and crown process was finished. Well, 4 months later after first getting the flipper- as luck would have it, I lost the flipper while I was on vacation, I sneezed and it fell into the ocean! So after being toothless for the remainder of the vacation I went back to my dentist and they ordered me another flipper (but, this time only charged half price, thank goodness). This new flipper was 100% better, it is more sturdy and covers more support area so I don't feel like the flipper is going to fall out if I talk or sneeze. In your case I would go back to the dentist and let them know that the flipper is uncomfortable and they either need to adjust it or make you a new one if possible. Good luck!