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Is a one tooth dental flipper supposed to be placed into the mouth on a temporary basis? does it stay in place when eating and affect speech?
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Dental Flipper: Yes a flipper is used as a temporary tooth replacement. It is used for esthetics and function, so yes you should be able to eat with it. Sometimes it takes a few days for your speech to return to normal. It's like when a child gets a retainer and speaks funny for a few days. Just practice speaking out loud.
Answered 7/16/2018
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Depends: A one tooth flipper is supposed to be used on a temporary basis. It is usually placed after a recent extraction when the tooth is going to be replaced with a bridge or an implant. However, it is commonly used for a much longer duration although that is it not designed for that. Depending on the design, it can stay in place during eating and may affect speech until the patient adapts to it.
Answered 7/16/2018
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temporary, sometimes: A one tooth flipper is usually for appearance and kept in the mouth but not ideal for eating. It adds thickness to the palate in the case of an upper tooth which can initially affect speech but with time only slightly.
Answered 4/20/2015
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