DATA-BACKED GUIDE · UPDATED JULY 2026
Denture repair and reline costs in the UK
Dentures take a knock over the years. A plate can crack, a tooth can pop off, or the fit can loosen as your gums change shape. Rather than paying for a whole new set, a repair or reline often sorts the problem for a fraction of the price. Here is how these smaller jobs are costed, with the real prices below showing what local dentists charge.
The quick version
- A reline reshapes the fitting surface so a loose denture grips your gums again, which is far cheaper than a new set.
- Repairs cover cracks, breaks and adding a tooth back onto an existing plate.
- Denture work on the NHS falls under Band 3, a fixed £332.10 in England from 1 April 2026, though simple repairs can sometimes be handled differently.
- A quick turnaround or a same-day repair usually costs more than a standard laboratory job.
What people actually paid
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
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.
Real prices, in people's own words
- £350“quoted £350 for a plate no matter how many teeth”
Genuine amounts posted publicly. We publish the price and the quote, never the person.
Why the price varies so much
The price depends on what has gone wrong and how fiddly the fix is. A clean single crack is quick, while a plate broken into several pieces or a worn-out fit takes more work in the lab. Relines come in soft and hard versions, and the soft, cushioned type used for tender gums often costs more. Speed matters too, because a same-day or while-you-wait repair carries a premium over sending the denture away for a few days. Whether you go NHS or private, and the material your denture is made from, will also nudge the figure up or down.
How to pay less
- Do not glue a broken denture yourself, as a botched home repair can make a professional fix harder and pricier.
- Book a reline when the denture starts rocking, before poor fit damages the plate or your gums.
- Ask whether a repair can go through the NHS in your case, rather than assuming it must be private.
- Ring round and compare the real prices below, since repair charges vary widely between practices.
Common questions
How much does it cost to fix a broken denture?
A simple crack repair is one of the cheaper denture jobs, while a plate in several pieces or a reline costs more. Check the real prices below to see the current range from dentists near you.
What is a denture reline and do I need one?
A reline adds new material to the surface that sits against your gums, tightening the fit as your gums shrink over time. If your denture has started to slip or rub, a reline is often all it needs.
Can I get denture repairs on the NHS?
Denture provision sits in NHS Band 3, which is £332.10 in England from April 2026. Some straightforward repairs may be dealt with more simply, so ask your NHS dentist how your specific repair would be charged.