What is a dental flipper?

Have you watched the reality Toddlers & Tiaras? The first time I heard the word “dental flipper” was on the show about child beauty pageants.

Some of the little contestants are losing their teeth, so in order to improve their picture perfect smiles for the judges; parents get these devices for their daughters.

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Fake teeth or dentures

What dentures are?

Dentures replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues in the forms of a removable dental device of acrylic resin or of a metal combination.

What are the types of fake dentures?

There are four types of fake teeth:

Complete: Replaces all teeth and surrounding dental tissues.

Partial: This type of dentures acts like a dental bridge, since it fills the empty space between the teeth and the missing teeth.

Conventional: Conventional dentures allows a recovering time (generally from 4 to 8 weeks) after the extraction of all teeth before placing fake teeth.

Immediate: This does not allow a healing time after teeth extraction. Dentures are immediately placed in the mouth. Additional adjustments may be needed as long as the healing advances.

Fake teeth care

- Take out your dentures everyday and brush it gently with a special toothbrush and toothpaste for dentures.

- If the prosthesis has holding clips, clean them in and out carefully.

- Avoid the use of abrasive cleaners and hot water because this can seriously harm it.

- If partial dentures are in their place, take them out before brushing the natural teeth.

- Once fake teeth are clean, dip it into cleaning solution or water and keep them in safe place.

- Visit your dentist every 6 months for a dental cleaning.

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