Denture Costs in Poole: A Clear Price Guide
An honest guide to what dentures cost, what makes one cost more than another, and how NHS and private compare. Written by the technician who makes and prices the work.
- A laboratory 70+ years established
- Made in-house in Poole
- DAMAS accredited
What do dentures actually cost?
The honest answer is that it depends on your case, but you deserve better than "it varies". Costs are driven by the type of denture, whether it is a full set or a partial, one arch or two, the grade of teeth and any extras such as gum characterisation or clasps.
Because we are a laboratory with a Clinical Dental Technician on site, you can come to us direct. There is no separate dentist’s markup on top of the lab work, and you deal with the person who actually makes and prices your dentures.
We do not publish a single headline price, because a number that does not fit your case is not useful. What we can do is explain what moves the price, walk you through each type below, and give you an exact figure at a free one-hour consultation with no obligation.
A clear guide to what dentures cost
Every mouth is different, so we give you an exact, itemised price at a free, no-obligation consultation, never a guessed figure online. 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We price every denture to your individual case, so we do not publish headline figures that might not fit yours.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.
What moves the price up, and what is already included
The type of denture
Pushes the price up or down. Acrylic sits lowest, then flexible, then cobalt-chrome, with implant-retained work highest because of the components involved.
How much we are making
Pushes the price up. A full set costs more than a partial, and two arches cost more than one.
The grade of teeth and the finish
Pushes the price up. Higher-grade teeth and a more natural, characterised finish cost more than a standard set.
Extras you choose
Pushes the price up. Gum characterisation, a clear periphery or a spare copy denture are each added only if you want them.
The materials we use
Already in the price. We use reputable brands such as Skillbond, Schottlander and Metrodent as standard rather than charging extra for them.
Every clinical stage, and your aftercare
Already in the price. Impressions, special trays, bite registration, the wax try-in and two retries are all included, and settling-in adjustments afterwards are part of the care, not a series of extra bills. If a denture still needs work years later that is usually a reline rather than another adjustment, and we will tell you so.
NHS or private, lab-made?
Both have their place. Here is the plain difference, so you can decide what is right for you.
| NHS dentures | Private, lab-made | |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay | A fixed national band charge (see nhs.uk) | Priced to your case, guided upfront |
| Choice of materials | Standard, limited choice | Full choice of teeth, materials and finish |
| Made by | A lab you never meet | Us, in Poole, by the technician who fits you |
| Characterisation & options | ||
| Try-ins & retries | Limited | Included: teeth, trays, bites, wax try-in and two retries |
| Open to | If you qualify and can register | Everyone, direct |
NHS charges are set nationally and change from time to time. Check the current band amounts on nhs.uk. We will always give you a clear, itemised private price before any work begins.
From guide range to your exact figure
Book a free consultation
A free one-hour consultation with John, by phone, email or the website. No commitment, no pressure.
We look at your case
John explains your options, eases any worries and works out exactly what your mouth needs.
You get an exact, itemised price
You leave with a clear price for your case, and you decide in your own time. The price includes the clinical steps, not just the denture.
No dentist's markup, and you know what is included
When you buy dentures through a practice, the lab work is usually marked up before it reaches you. Because we have a Clinical Dental Technician on site, you can come to us direct and deal with the person who makes and prices the work.
It also means the price is honest about what is in it. Your acrylic denture price includes the teeth, the trays, the bites, a wax try-in and two retries. The clinical steps are part of the price, not extras added at the end.
John
Registered Clinical Dental Technician (CDT)
- GDC-registered
- Makes and fits the dentures himself
John has made and fitted dentures for close to 50 years and runs Wessex Dental Laboratory in Poole. As a Clinical Dental Technician he sees patients directly, so this guidance comes from the person who actually makes and prices the work, not a markup on it.
Last reviewed July 2026
Questions about this service
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