Missing Tooth Retainer Help Center

Find answers to common questions, read our aftercare advice, and reorder replacements quickly to keep your smile complete, secure, and natural-looking.
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Wearing & Removing

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How to Clean & Care

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Eating & Drinking

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When to Replace

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Popular Questions

A missing tooth retainer is a custom-made retainer with a built-in false tooth (pontic) that fills the gap left by a missing tooth. It keeps your smile complete and also prevents other teeth from shifting.

We can add up to 4 teeth total. This ensures a secure, natural fit.

No dentist visit is needed. The whole process is done remotely. Our skilled dental technicians hand-finish every the missing tooth retainer to ensure comfort and a perfect fit.

No. There are no wires, adhesives, or metal parts. It fits like a slim, secure phone case for your teeth — easy to snap on, comfortable to wear, and simple to remove.

Yes. You can eat, drink, speak, and smile naturally. For best longevity, we recommend removing it for very hard or sticky foods and avoiding very hot drinks.

The replacement teeth are shade-matched to your natural smile, blending seamlessly. From normal speaking distance, most people will not notice you are wearing one.

Once we receive your impressions, your custom retainer is usually ready within a few working days.

Choosing Your Shade

When you place your order, we send you a shade guide along with your impression kit. The guide includes real tooth samples made from the same material as your retainer.

You simply hold the samples against your own teeth in natural light and choose the one that blends best. Once you’ve selected your shade, include the number on your impression form or let our team know.

This ensures your replacement tooth is precisely matched, not a guess from a photo or a screen. It is the most accurate way to create a seamless, natural smile.

No. Each pontic is shaped and shaded to mimic real enamel, giving you a discreet, natural result.

Suitability

It is ideal if you are missing 1 to 3 teeth and want a quick, affordable cosmetic solution while waiting for permanent dental treatment or as a non-invasive alternative.

Yes, as long as your dental work is stable and secure.

With proper care they can last several years. With daily heavy use they typically last around 12 months.

If you have untreated gum disease or unstable teeth, a missing tooth retainer may not be suitable. Check with your dentist first.

Functionality

Our missing tooth retainers are designed for daily wear, but we recommend removing them before eating to keep them looking their best and lasting longer. Follow these simple care tips for cleaning, handling, and comfort.

Yes, but smoking may cause discolouration over time.

Yes, when used as directed. For best results, wear them for normal daily activities and remove them for meals and very hot drinks to preserve lifespan. Clean after each use, store in the case, and do not use them as a night guard or for orthodontic movement. If you have untreated dental issues, check with your dentist first.

Our missing tooth retainers cover your teeth up to and including your second back teeth. They do not extend to wisdom teeth. This ensures the cosmetic replacement teeth blend naturally with your visible smile while maintaining a comfortable, secure fit throughout the day.

No. They are designed to follow your natural mouth shape so you can speak clearly.

Yes, they are secure and natural-looking.

Fitting

They click securely into place, similar to a retainer or aligner. If you’ve never worn one before, think of how a phone case snaps on and off, snug, secure, and easy to remove when you want to.

No. They are made from your exact dental impressions and fit snugly to your teeth.

Yes, they are fully removable. No glue or dentist appointment needed.