Need Dentures?

Do you need dentures but are having a hard time figuring out how you’re going to pay for them? Dentures are expensive, especially if you have no dental insurance. Understanding all that you can about the procedure is critical to feeling more at ease with the whole process.

How Much Does it Cost to Get Dentures?

Dentures can cost anywhere from $1,600 to $20,000 depending on the type of dentures you need and the number of tooth extractions needed to make room for them. If you have no insurance, here are some average prices.

Average Cost of Dentures
Denture Type	Cost Without Insurance
Complete Denture - Maxillary	$2,493
Complete Denture - Mandibular	$2,518
Immediate Denture - Maxillary	$2,662
Immediate Denture - Mandibular	$2,689
Maxillary Partial Denture - Resin Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth)	$1,990
Mandibular Partial Denture - Resin Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth)	$1,984
Maxillary Partial Denture	$2,572
Mandibular Partial Denture	$2,575

Once you get your dentures, there may be other work that you need to get over time. This can range anywhere from $100 to $600. Below is a list of the type of follow-up work you might need, along with their average prices without insurance.

Follow-Up Denture Work
Treatment	Cost Without Insurance
Adjust Complete Denture - Maxillary	$133
Adjust Complete Denture - Mandibular	$130
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (chairside)	$550
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (chairside)	$542
Reline Maxillary Partial Denture (chairside)	$536
Reline Mandibular Partial Denture (chairside)	$543
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (lab)	$676
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (lab)	$676

Why Do I Need to Get Dentures?

Your dentist may recommend dentures if you have significant tooth decay and tooth loss. Dentures are often a last resort. Most dentists want to help their patients save as many natural teeth as possible. However, if that’s not a possibility, dentists will recommend dentures.

Types of Dentures

There are two types of dentures we'll mention here-complete dentures and partial dentures. Which one you will need will depend on the condition of your mouth.

Partial Dentures: These are typically made to connect to the rest of your teeth. You slide them into place and then you can remove them as needed.
Complete Dentures: These are needed when patients are missing all of their teeth in either the maxillary or mandibular arch.

Below is some terminology for you to know as you consider getting dentures:

Maxillary: The upper jaw
Mandibular: The lower jaw
Immediate Denture: Although somewhat self-explanatory, an immediate denture is put in the very same day as having natural teeth removed.
Resin Base: Resin is a compound that’s used to anchor or stabilize either a figure, sculpture or other crafting object. Many dentists use resin material for fillings and dentures

Dentures and Dental Savings Plans

To decrease the cost of dentures, many people consider using dental savings plans like the Careington Care 500 plan or the Dental Access Plan (powered by the Aetna Dental Access network). While these are nationwide plans, below is a list of savings you will see if you live in California, New York, or Texas. Consider this an affordable alternative to insurance.

California Careington Members

Complete Denture – Maxillary: $859
Complete Denture – Mandibular: $859
Immediate Denture – Maxillary: $906
Immediate Denture – Mandibular: $911
Maxillary Partial Denture – Resin Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $645
Mandibular Partial Denture – Resin Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $645
Maxillary Partial Denture – Cast Metal Framework with Resin Denture Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $924
Mandibular Partial Denture – Cast Metal Framework with Resin Denture Bases (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $929

Other Work Needed Over Time

Adjust Complete Denture – Maxillary: $46
Adjust Complete Denture – Mandibular: $46
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (chairside): $195
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (chairside): $195
Reline Maxillary Partial Denture (chairside): $182
Reline Mandibular Partial Dent (chairside): $182
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (lab): $263
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (lab): $259

New York Members

Complete Denture – Maxillary: $2,882
Complete Denture – Mandibular: $2,911
Immediate Denture – Maxillary: $3,078
Immediate Denture – Mandibular: $3,109
Maxillary Partial Denture – Resin Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $2,300
Mandibular Partial Denture – Resin Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $2,294
Maxillary Partial Denture – Cast Metal Framework with Resin Denture Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $2,973
Mandibular Partial Denture – Cast Metal Framework with Resin Denture Bases (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $2,977

Other Work Needed Over Time

Adjust Complete Denture – Maxillary: $48
Adjust Complete Denture – Mandibular: $48
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (chairside): $196
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (chairside): $196
Reline Maxillary Partial Denture (chairside): $187
Reline Mandibular Partial Dent (chairside): $187
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (lab): $258
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (lab): $258

Texas Members

Complete Denture – Maxillary: $701
Complete Denture – Mandibular: $701
Immediate Denture – Maxillary: $729
Immediate Denture – Mandibular: $729
Maxillary Partial Denture – Resin Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $687
Mandibular Partial Denture – Resin Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $687
Maxillary Partial Denture – Cast Metal Framework with Resin Denture Base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $795
Mandibular Partial Denture – Cast Metal Framework with Resin Denture Bases (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth): $795

Other Work Needed Over Time

Adjust Complete Denture – Maxillary: $40
Adjust Complete Denture – Mandibular: $40
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (chairside): $148
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (chairside): $148
Reline Maxillary Partial Denture (chairside): $142
Reline Mandibular Partial Dent (chairside): $142
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (lab): $194
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (lab): $194

Note: The prices listed above reflect what you can expect to pay at a general dentist that accepts our Careington Care 500 plan, not at a specialist. Specialists in our Careington Care 500 network have agreed to a flat 20% off their prices, which may vary depending on the specialist you see. Add the Dental Access Plan to get 15-50% off at general dentists and specialists, which we recommend when seeing a specialist.

Conclusion

It’s important to keep in mind that the prices listed above only cover the cost of the dentures you need or any adjustments you may need to have. As your dentist prepares you for dentures, you may need additional work like tooth extractions. You can find the prices for tooth extractions on our website’s fee schedule under Oral Surgery.

Another option not mentioned here are dental implants. These are fixed dentures as they are complete tooth replacements for your mouth. Though much more expensive, you can consider this as another option for replacing your teeth.

If you are without dental insurance, consider these discount dental plans. They’ll help you cut costs and make this needed dental procedure more affordable.