8 PRICES TRACKED

Dentures

Basic dentures fall under NHS Band 3, but comfortable private options cost far more. A common bill for older patients.

£350median paid

£1,095median NHS/list

£86lowest

£1,499highest

17.3×spread

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Every price we track (hover a dot)

List priceActually paid

The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)

NHS / list price (advertised)£1,0957 prices

↓£745 less

Actually paid (reported)£3501 price

People reported paying 68% less than the advertised NHS or list price for dentures.

NHS / list prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases and from a small sample so far. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.

Quoted vs actually paid (real submissions)

The strongest signal there is: what one person was quoted, and what the same job actually cost them.

quoted £350↔paid £3500%
Quote for a denture plate
Anon · UK unspecified · 2023

Year	Region	Provider	What it was	List	Paid	Src
2026	Wales	NHS	NHS Wales denture package	£86NHS band	—	source
2026	England	NHS	NHS Band 3 (dentures)	£332NHS band	—	source
2023	UK unspecified	Private	DenturesQuote for a denture plate	—	£350quoted £350	source
2026	Manchester	Private	Full denture (standard)From	£700	—	source
2026	London	Private	Acrylic full dentureFrom	£1,095	—	source
2026	Norwich	Private	DenturesFull denture, from	£1,150	—	source
2026	UK	Private	Full dentures (upper + lower acrylic)	£1,499	—	source
2026	England (multi-site)	Private	DenturesFull upper and lower acrylic dentures	£1,499	—	source

Common questions

How much does dentures cost in the UK?

Across 8 real UK prices, the median is £898, with prices from £86 to £1,499. That spans fixed NHS band charges and private fees, so where you go changes the figure a lot.

Is dentures cheaper on the NHS?

Almost always, where it is available on the NHS. NHS dental care is charged in fixed bands (Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 in England from April 2026), while the same work privately is set by each practice and usually far higher.

Why do private dentures prices vary so much?

Private fees are not regulated, so they reflect the practice's location, the materials used, and whether a specialist is involved. Comparing a few practices, and checking what is available on the NHS first, is worth it.

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Methodology: prices here are fixed NHS band charges, published private fees, and bills people reported in public posts or submitted directly. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.