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.