Unfortunate Partial - Dental Health Message Board

The_Fun1 · 12-30-2005, 08:36 PM

Hi all. I'm new here, but come with purpose. I just received an upper partial, which is what it is, nothing I can do about it, but I do have a problem. I HATE that you can see the metal clip!! Is there any way I can coat it with something so that it will at least blend in a little with my teeth color? The metal stands out so much that I find I either don't wear it or don't smile when I do. I want to be able to flash a big happy once in a while without being self-conscious. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance!

wintersun · 12-31-2005, 01:52 AM

no idea-I have a lower one so i know what you mean.. I had some metal backing sticking up PAST my tooth, so i sanded it down, but no idea about the clip thing unless you find a mouth friendly paint-lol! Would you dare nail polish? But would it stick to the metal?? Hmmm..

wintersun · 01-01-2006, 12:06 PM

Try some frost nail polish.. People have been using it on their rings for years because of metal sensitivity- and it DOES stick..For YEARS!!

Indiandude · 01-02-2006, 11:55 PM

There is something known as VALPLAST denture made of gum colored /tooth colored clasps no metal