Everything You Need to Know About Nesbit Partial Dentures
If you’re dealing with one or two missing teeth, Nesbit partial dentures offer multiple benefits that greatly improve your quality of life. Feeling self-conscious about missing teeth can take a toll on your self-esteem, but Nesbit partial dentures give you a reason to smile confidently again.
At Dental Lab Direct, you can skip the dental visit and buy direct. Your dentures will be custom fit to your mouth in less than 5 minutes at home at a fraction of the cost of the dentist.
At Dental Lab Direct, you can skip the dental visit and buy direct. Your Nesbit partial dentures will be custom fit to your mouth in less than 5 minutes at home at a fraction of the cost of the dentist.
What Is A Nesbit Partial
Nesbit partial dentures, also known as flipper teeth, are a form of removable partial dentures that sit in the gap of a single missing tooth. They are typically smaller, less expensive and less cumbersome than more extensive partial dentures.
How Do They Work?
There are three steps to the process of getting your Nesbit partial dentures:
1. Your at-home impression kit will arrive in a few days and we will guide you through the process.
2. Mail the impressions back to our laboratory in Chicago using the pre-paid return label.
3. We’ll mail your custom-made dental appliance directly to your home in about three weeks.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Cost
- Comfort
- Stabilizes existing teeth
- Convenient
Cons
- Adjustment period
- Durability
- Cleaning & maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance
Nesbit flexible partial dentures need to be cleaned immediately whenever they aren’t being worn.
To clean, rinse them in warm water, but not too hot. Then, wash them using a specialized denture cleaner or mild hand or dish soap. Dry them completely before storing them in their case to prevent mold and mildew.
More maintenance tips
To avoid your Nesbit partials from drying out, keep them submerged overnight in lukewarm water. You can even add some denture-specific cleaning solution to the water.
Can I Eat With Nesbit Partial Dentures?
In short, yes, you can eat food and drink liquids while wearing a Nesbit partial denture. However, care should be taken in certain situations.
Hard, crunchy, and hot foods can damage the integrity of your dentures. Chewy foods like gum and caramel should also be avoided.
How Much Do Nesbit Partial Dentures Cost?
At Dental Lab Direct, Nesbit partial dentures start at $349.99.
