See the denturist who fits the dentures we make
Wessex is a family-run dental laboratory in Poole. Your dentures are made by hand on our own benches, and you are seen and fitted directly by John, our registered Clinical Dental Technician. New dentures, repairs and home visits, all under one roof.
- No dentist? We can help with that
- Made and fitted by a registered CDT
- Free one-hour consultation
A denturist you can see directly, in the lab that makes your teeth
A denturist is a registered Clinical Dental Technician, or CDT: a dental professional trained and registered with the General Dental Council to make dentures and to see denture patients directly. If you wear full dentures, or you are having them for the first time, you can come straight to us. There is no need to be referred by a dentist first.
That matters, because the person who assesses you works in the same building as the bench that makes your dentures. John has been making dentures for the best part of fifty years and he fits them himself. When something needs adjusting, you are talking to the people who made them, not passing a message down a line to a lab you will never see.
If you still have some natural teeth, we simply ask for a quick oral-health check first. If you have a dentist, they can do it. If you do not have one, that is not a problem and it is not something you have to sort out on your own: a dentist visits the lab on Wednesdays, and we will help you get the check arranged. Once that green light is given, we get started.
- Registered and accreditedA GDC-registered Clinical Dental Technician, in a DAMAS-accredited, MHRA-registered laboratory.
- Made and fitted under one roofYour dentures are made by hand on our own benches and fitted by John, our registered CDT, who has close to fifty years at the bench himself.
- We won't leave you strandedAdjustments and aftercare are done here, by the people who made your work.
A clear guide to what dentures cost
Every mouth is different, so rather than a headline figure that might not fit your case, we give you an exact, itemised price at a free, no-obligation consultation. Here is what each type is and what shapes its cost.
Acrylic dentures
Our most economical full or partial dentures, made by hand in Poole.
Priced at your free consultation
Cobalt-chrome dentures
A slimmer, stronger metal-framed partial that many find more comfortable.
Priced at your free consultation
Flexible dentures
Metal-free, gum-coloured and discreet, a lightweight everyday option.
Priced at your free consultation
Implant-retained dentures
A secure, stable fit that clips onto implants placed by your clinician.
Priced at your free consultation
We price every denture to your individual case, so we do not publish headline figures that might not fit yours. You will always receive a clear, itemised price at your free consultation, before any work begins and with no obligation.
Which denture is right for you?
Not sure where to start? Here's a plain-English guide to the four kinds of denture we make, and who each one tends to suit. Whichever you lean towards, John talks it through with you at your free consultation.
| Acrylic dentures | Cobalt-chrome dentures | Flexible dentures | Implant-retained dentures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Full sets & standard partials | Strong, slim partial dentures | Small, discreet partial dentures | A secure fit for those with implants |
| Strength | Strong, stable acrylic | Strongest, cast metal frame | Flexible rather than rigid | Firm hold, clips to implants |
| Discretion | Gum-coloured base, clasps can show on partials | Slim, but metal clasps can show | Most discreet, no metal clasps | Attachments hidden under the denture |
Replacing some teeth rather than all of them? A partial can be made in any of these materials, so we have set out how to choose between them on our partial dentures page. Not sure which suits you? That is exactly what your free consultation is for. John talks you through the options and recommends what is right for your mouth.
How it works, from first call to fitted
Book your free consultation
Call, email or enquire online. You get a free one-hour appointment with John, our Clinical Dental Technician. There is no charge and no obligation.
We talk it through
John explains the process, answers your worries and looks at the options with you: acrylic, chrome, flexible or implant-retained. If you still have natural teeth, we arrange a quick oral-health check first, from your own dentist or the dentist who visits us on Wednesdays.
We make your dentures
We take impressions and bites, try the teeth in wax so you can see them before they are finished, and make your dentures by hand here in Poole. There is time to get them right.
We fit them, and we stay with you
John fits your dentures himself and adjusts them until they are comfortable. If anything needs tweaking later, you come back to the people who made them. We won't leave you stranded.
Trusted across Dorset
Real, verified reviews from our patients on Google.
18 reviews on Google
Mrs W.
Today I attended your laboratory with broken dentures; within 2 hours you had taken impressions, repaired my denture and even placed a missing tooth! An amazing service and just in time for my daughter's wedding tomorrow.
Sheila
After years of problems it is so good to have a denture that fits and to be able to eat all types of food with no problem.
Susan
I recently had to have a bridge extracted and was dreading dentures. John gave me an option of implants. My implant bridge looks so natural. I am over the moon.
Mrs H.
I had not been able to eat properly for such a long time and now I enjoy every meal. So comfortable to wear.
Miss T.
At 56 this was a huge embarrassment to me, but now I am walking around with fixed teeth, a perfect smile and able to eat healthy meals. Wonderful Wessex.
Terry
Thank you John for fitting me with a perfect small denture. It was painless and fits very comfortably.
Reviews from Google
See all reviews on GoogleBroken denture? Bring it in today
Repairs are almost always same-day, often within the hour. It is a walk-in clinic in Poole. Please don’t glue it yourself, as that makes the repair harder. Bring the pieces in as they are and we’ll do it properly.
Can’t get to the lab?
John visits patients at home within about ten miles. Very few labs offer this, because it needs a Clinical Dental Technician, and there are few in the South. If getting to us is difficult, we can come to you.
A lab you can trust with your smile
We work to the standards the profession expects, so you can be confident in every denture we make.
Questions patients ask us
No jargon, no pressure. If your question is not here, call the lab and a technician will talk it through.
Can I see a denturist without going through a dentist?
How much do dentures cost?
Will dentures look natural and let me eat properly?
What is a Clinical Dental Technician (CDT)?
Are private dentures worth it?
My denture has broken. Can you repair it today?
Book your free consultation
A calm, no-pressure chat with the technician who will make your dentures. Call us or book online.