Flexible Dentures in Poole & Bournemouth
Flexible, metal-free partial dentures that clip discreetly into place with no visible clasps. Especially good for replacing one or a few teeth. Made and fitted in Poole.
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How do flexible dentures stay in without metal clasps?
A flexible denture is a partial made from a thin, pliable nylon material (the Valplast and Myerson type) rather than rigid acrylic or metal. Instead of metal clasp arms, it has gum-coloured flexible clasps built into the denture itself, which clip gently around your natural teeth to hold it in place.
Because those clasps are the same colour as your gums and there is no metal on show, a flexible denture is one of the most discreet ways to fill a gap. It flexes slightly as you eat and speak, which many people find comfortable.
Flexible is at its best as a partial denture, especially for a small gap such as a lost canine or premolar where a clasp can sit neatly to one side. It is not the right tool for every case, but with our experience we will always steer you towards the right choice for you, even when that is chrome or acrylic rather than flexible.
What flexible dentures cost
Flexible partials are priced to your case, so we give you an exact figure at your free consultation rather than a headline number that may not apply to you.
Not sure whether flexible, chrome or acrylic suits you? The free consultation is the place to find out.
Prices are confirmed at your free, no-obligation consultation. See our denture cost guide for how pricing works.
From impression to fitted
Impressions and shade
We take impressions of your teeth and match the tooth and gum shades, so the denture blends in around your natural teeth.
Try-in and refine
You see and try the set-up before it is finished, so you can approve the look and how the clasps sit.
Finish and fit
We complete the denture in flexible nylon and fit it, checking that it clips in comfortably and holds without pinching.
Questions about this service
No jargon, no pressure. If your question is not here, call the lab and a technician will talk it through.
How do flexible dentures stay in without metal clasps?
Are flexible dentures right for me, or would chrome or acrylic be better?
How many teeth can a flexible denture replace?
Can you get flexible dentures on the NHS?
What is the process, and how long does it take?
Find the type that fits your situation
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 |
Whichever you lean towards, John talks it through with you at your free consultation.
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