Dentures in Blackpool
A denture is a removable set of teeth made to fit your mouth. A single-arch acrylic denture is from £1,029.25, and you get a written quote at a new patient examination from £79, X-rays included. You take the plan home and decide in your own time.
Eat, talk and smile without thinking about it
A denture fills the gap where teeth used to be. It can replace one tooth, a few teeth or a whole arch. Many people on the Fylde Coast come to us with an old denture that no longer fits, or a gap they have put up with for years. Either way, the first step is the same: we look, we listen, and we write down your options with a price next to each one.
Tower Dental is a private practice on Devonshire Road in Blackpool. We do not make dentures on the NHS. If you want to compare the two routes, read our page on NHS and private dentistry in Blackpool. If you are weighing dentures against implants, see implants vs dentures.
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How it works: who dentures are for, the types we make, and what happens at each visit
Who dentures are for
Dentures suit three situations. A partial denture replaces one tooth or a few teeth and clips around the teeth you still have. A full denture replaces every tooth in the upper or lower jaw (one arch). A dual-arch denture replaces both. Dentures are also the usual choice after a tooth extraction when a bridge or implant is not right for you yet, or when you would rather not have surgery.
If you have one or two gaps and strong teeth either side, a fixed dental bridge may be an option instead. Our implants vs bridge page explains the difference.
The types we make
- Acrylic denture (full or partial). The standard option. Pink acrylic base with acrylic teeth. Easy to adjust and to add a tooth to later if you lose another.
- Flexi denture. A partial denture made from a thin, flexible material instead of rigid acrylic. It bends slightly as it goes in, and the clasps are gum-coloured rather than metal, so they tend to show less.
- Chrome (cobalt-chrome) partial denture. A thin metal framework with acrylic teeth and gum. Chrome is slimmer and stronger than acrylic and sits more firmly on your remaining teeth.
Which one suits you depends on how many teeth you have left, the shape of your gums and jaw, and your budget. We go through this with you at the examination.
What happens at each visit
- Examination. A new patient examination from £79, X-rays included. We check your gums, your remaining teeth and your bite, and look at any denture you already wear.
- Impressions. We take moulds of your mouth. A dental laboratory uses them to build your denture.
- Try-in. You try a wax version first. We check the fit, the bite and how the teeth look, and you tell us what you want changed.
- Fit. The finished denture is fitted and checked.
- Adjustments. New dentures often need small adjustments in the first weeks as your mouth gets used to them.
The number of visits and the adjustment arrangements are confirmed at your examination. We do not make same-day dentures.
Prices and finance
Every denture price below is a “from” price taken from our treatment price list. Your own written quote is given at your examination, before any work starts.
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| New patient examination (X-rays included) | from £79 |
| Recall examination (existing patients) | from £72.80 |
| Denture — single arch | from £1,029.25 |
| Denture — dual arch | from £1,652 |
| Flexi denture | from £1,100 |
| Chrome denture | from £1,132.75 |
| Denture reline | from £196 |
| Single implant & crown (if you are considering implants) | from £2,800 |
Denture repairs and the cost of implant-retained dentures are confirmed at your examination.
Ways to pay
You can pay as you go, or spread the cost with 0% finance over 6 or 10 months via V12, subject to status. Tower Dental is a credit broker, not a lender. See finance and payment for how it works. Our membership plans cover routine examinations and hygiene visits; dentures are paid for separately.
Single-arch denture from £1,029.25
Final cost confirmed at your examination. 0% finance over 6 or 10 months via V12, subject to status. Tower Dental is a credit broker, not a lender.
Loose dentures, relines, repairs and implant-retained dentures
Why dentures go loose
Gums and jawbone slowly change shape after teeth are removed. A denture that fitted well a few years ago can start to rock, rub or drop. This is normal and it does not mean the denture was badly made.
Relines
A reline adds a new layer to the fitting surface of your existing denture so it matches your gums again. A denture reline is from £196. It is usually the first thing we suggest for a loose denture that is otherwise in good condition.
Repairs
Cracked bases, broken clasps and lost teeth can often be repaired rather than replaced. Bring the denture and any broken pieces with you. We confirm the price at your examination once we have seen the damage.
When a new denture is the better answer
If the teeth are worn flat, the base has been relined several times, or the denture no longer matches your mouth, a new one will usually serve you better than another repair. We will tell you honestly which we think is right.
Implant-retained dentures
A small number of dental implants can hold a denture firmly in place. The denture clips onto the implants and can still be taken out to clean. People who choose this route are usually those whose lower denture will not stay put, or who want to eat a wider range of food with confidence.
Dr San Chatterjee (GDC 84643), who has a special interest in Implantology, assesses whether implants are suitable for you. A single implant and crown is from £2,800; the cost of an implant-retained denture depends on how many implants you need and is confirmed at your examination. We do not have an in-house CBCT scanner, so if a 3D scan is needed we arrange it elsewhere. We do not offer sedation.
Living with dentures: eating, cleaning and sleeping
Eating
Start with soft food cut into small pieces and chew on both sides at once. Most people find crusty bread, steak and apples get easier over a few weeks as the muscles of your mouth learn the denture.
Speaking
Some words, especially those with “s” and “f” sounds, can feel odd at first. Reading aloud at home speeds this up.
Cleaning
Take the denture out and clean it over a bowl of water or a folded towel in case you drop it. Use a soft brush and a denture cleaner or plain soap; ordinary toothpaste can scratch the surface. Brush your gums, tongue and any remaining teeth as well. Bring your denture to your routine examinations so we can check the fit and the gums underneath.
Sleeping
We usually advise taking dentures out at night so your gums can rest, and keeping them in water or a cleaning solution so they do not dry out and warp. If you have a reason to wear them at night, tell us and we will advise.
Sore spots
A new denture often rubs in one or two places while it settles. Do not try to file it yourself. Book an adjustment and we will ease the spot.
In Blackpool and the Fylde Coast: getting here, parking and related treatments
Tower Dental is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW, on the road between Blackpool town centre and Bispham. We see denture patients from across the Fylde Coast, including Bispham, Cleveleys, Thornton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Fleetwood, Lytham and St Annes. Our sister practice, Station House Dental Care, is in Barnoldswick.
Getting here. There is free on-street parking on Devonshire Road. The practice is on the first floor and is not wheelchair accessible; a stairlift is available. Please tell us when you book if you would like to use it.
Hours. Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30. Call 01253 353759 or email info@towerdental.uk.
New to the practice? Our new patients page explains what to bring and what happens on your first visit. If you already see us, a routine check-up is the place to raise a denture that is no longer fitting well.
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Dentures — Questions Patients Ask
How much do dentures cost in Blackpool?
What is the difference between acrylic, flexi and chrome dentures?
How long do dentures last and when do they need relining?
Will people be able to tell I am wearing dentures?
Can dentures be held in place by implants?
Do you make dentures on the NHS?
How many appointments does a new denture take?
Ready to talk about dentures?
Book a new patient examination from £79, X-rays included. You get a full check, a written plan and clear prices for acrylic, flexi, chrome or implant-retained dentures. You take the plan home with you.