If you are struggling with large gaps in your teeth or complete toothlessness, you have several options to choose from. These differ not only in material, but also in durability and price. If you would like to find out more, we invite you to read our article on complete dentures.

Full dentures - why is it so important to replace missing teeth?

Very many people opt for a complete denture for aesthetic reasons. However, this is not the only reason for this solution. 

Another - and very important - is health! Numerous missing teeth or complete toothlessness affect the entire body. 

Even single unfilled gaps are the cause of misalignment of the remaining teeth, which translates into malocclusion. These, in turn, involve orthodontic treatment.

Another major consequence is the changes in the facial structure. Missing teeth can lead to a loss of volume in the jawbone or mandible and cause the cheeks to collapse. Added to this is dysfunction of the temporomandibular joints, which can result in headaches, stiffness in the jaw area and difficulty opening and closing the mouth.

In addition, missing teeth impair chewing function, which affects the entire digestive system and speech function.

If you are interested in this topic we recommend our text "Missing tooth - when you need to fill the gap left by a tooth".

Possible solutions

If you are struggling with significant missing teeth or complete toothlessness, you can choose from several options dentures complete dentures. They differ in material, durability and price. We have briefly described each option below.

• An acrylic complete denture, as the name suggests, is made of acrylic. This includes the part that imitates the gums as well as the teeth. This type of denture is a removable prosthetic restoration, which means that it is fitted and removed by the patient. If you would like to find out more we recommend our article "Acrylic dentures in the UK - indications, process and price".

• Full denture framework. The standard one consists of two parts: the bracket, which is made of metal and holds the whole structure, and the acrylic, which imitates the teeth. Here, similarly, it is removed and fitted by the patient. However, it is more stable than the acrylic one making eating and speaking easier. It is also much easier to keep clean. We wrote more about this solution in the text "Skeletal dentures in the UK - indications, construction and price"

• A complete flexible denture is a much more comfortable to wear solution than skeletal and acrylic dentures. It is made of polyamide which also contributes to the aesthetics, a more natural effect and ensures that the denture will not break or crack. You can read more about this in the material "Flexible dentures in the UK - indications, advantages and price".

Finally, we would like to mention implantsIt is the most expensive option but also the most durable. If you are thinking about it, we recommend you start by reading the text "6 reasons why dental implants in the UK are a good choice" and then "Implant-supported dentures in the UK".

Being on the subject of spending...

Full dentures in the UK - price

Obviously, the prices of complete dentures will vary depending on the type, material but also the surgery itself. The most common amount is from £600 upwards. 

Unfortunately, some people opt out of getting a prosthesis precisely because of the considerable expense, hence we have implemented an instalment system for our patients in our practice. It is 100% safe and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA number: 619628). Importantly, the first 12 months are zero interest, hence you only pay back what you spent on the treatment.

Thanks to the instalment system, you will pay in our practice for 

• complete acrylic denture - £50 per month
• complete skeletal denture - £67 per month
• total flexible denture - £58 per month

Of course, there can be more instalments, but after one year the interest rate is 7.9%. You can read more about the scheme itself in our article "Instalment scheme for dental treatment in the UK". And if you have questions or would like to make an appointment -. contact get on with it.