Types of dentures & costs

Do you hate how your current denture fits or feels? Do you want a palateless denture that doesn’t rely on suction? Dentures offer more than restored function; they help you feel confident and eat and smile without embarrassment.  

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Treatment time

Up to 6 weeks

Longevity

Up to 10 years

0% finance

from £29.16 PM

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We offer partial and complete dentures at our clinic in SE1, London, ensuring a proper fit that prevents rubbing or slipping. Patients searching for a new denture can pay as little as £8.13 per month (60 months) or £29.16 per month (12 months interest-free) for a new one. 

We help with broken dentures

If you need a denture repaired, call 020 7928 4474 immediately. Repair costs start from £189, or learn more about your options here.

All denture treatments start with a check-up

Guide to dentures

What are complete dentures?

Complete dentures are a practical solution when most natural teeth are missing or removed.

Complete dentures secure themselves to the gums via suction, which patients can support using a denture adhesive. Patients can remove their full dentures at their convenience to clean and disinfect them like a partial dentures.

Sometimes, our patients opt to secure their complete dentures with a few dental implants, providing a more comfortable, stable fit and eliminating the need for an adhesive.

What are removable partial dentures?

Partial dentures replace one or more missing teeth. This removable appliance comprises a gum-coloured plate with prosthetic teeth attached to it. Metal or tooth-coloured clasps hold the denture in position, using a few of your natural teeth as anchor points.

A partial denture fills empty spaces left behind by missing teeth and helps keep remaining teeth from shifting out of alignment. You can insert or remove a partial denture as needed — for example, to clean the appliance.

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How do I care for my dentures?

Maintaining your dentures’ cleanliness will help keep your gums and any remaining teeth healthy and your dentures free from stains.

You should remove and rinse your dentures after each meal and brush any remaining teeth. If this is not feasible, brush and rinse them at least once daily with a denture cleanser or liquid hand soap to eliminate food particles, plaque, and other debris.

If you use an adhesive to hold your dentures in place, remove any excess adhesive from your gums/teeth after removal. Continue to brush your natural teeth and your tongue. Finally, soak your dentures in a cleaning solution overnight to disinfect them.

It would help if you never cleaned your dentures with the following:

  • Whitening toothpaste — it is too abrasive
  • Any cleaning products containing bleach. Metal fixtures can tarnish, and dentures can become discoloured and weakened.
  • Hot water — can distort the shape of your dentures
  • Harsh, abrasive cleansers
  • Stiff-bristled toothbrushes

Never allow your dentures to dry out, as this can cause them to warp. When not wearing them, keep your dentures in room-temperature water.

Don’t wrap your dentures in a cloth or paper towel, as someone might mistakenly throw them away. Keep your dentures away from small children and pets who might mistake them for toys.

Always rinse your dentures before putting them in your mouth to remove residual denture solution. They are delicate, so take care when handling them.

All on 4 vs Dentures

Compare dentures and alternatives

Choose your denture Type:

Made from acrylic, nylon or metal, dentures fit snugly over your gums to replace missing teeth and counteract any problems missing teeth can cause – such as trouble eating and speaking, unwanted movement of existing teeth, and facial sagging. If you are missing some or all of your teeth, Mint Dental is highly experienced at fitting partial and complete dentures.

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  • Made from plastic
  • Clasps for extra support
  • Affordable option
  • Easy to repair
Acrylic denture cost

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  • More comfortable to wear
  • More close fitting and fracture-resistant
  • Durable and improved chewing
  • Smaller and thinner
Metal denture cost

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  • Non-removable
  • Doesn’t rely on suction
  • More stable and secure
  • Improved chewing and speaking
Implant denture cost

Today’s dentures look exactly like natural teeth. They can even be secured with dental implants, removing common problems such as slipping and clicking and giving you greater confidence when eating and speaking.

Process and timeline:

Consultation → impressions → try-in → fitting → adjustments

Denture alternatives

The alternatives below all use dental implants to stabilise dentures. All treatments are available on 0% finance over 12 months, with longer terms extending up to 60 months.

Dental implants – either replace single or multiple tooth loss without dentures and create a much more natural-looking and durable smile. Dental implants cost £2,450.

Implant DenturesImplant-retained dentures, also called snap-in dentures, are usually secured by two implants and are removable to be cleaned. They cost from £4,000.

All on 4All on 4 is perfect for total tooth loss patients who want to replace an entire arch of teeth with hybrid dentures secured by four implants. This will be the best option for comfort, chewing, and stability. Costs from £10,000.

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