How Much Do Dentures Cost? National Averages and What Changes the Price

Most people search this question twice: once when dentures first come up, and again after the first quote, because it was not the number they expected. Denture prices really do range from a few hundred dollars to more than twenty thousand, and the reasons are not obvious from the outside.

The short answer: Nationally, a traditional full denture averages around $1,800, while implant-supported dentures commonly run from about $10,500 to $21,500, according to GoodRx's analysis of American Dental Association fee data (source). What you actually pay depends on the type of denture, how many arches you need, whether teeth must be removed first, and who makes it.

National averages, not our fees. The figures on this page come from outside sources and are not Makris Dental's prices. Your cost depends on your mouth, the type of denture you choose and whether extractions or implants are needed, so it can be higher or lower than these figures. After your consultation and 3D scan, you receive a written estimate with the total broken down by stage, along with financing options.

National Averages by Type of Denture

• Traditional full denture: around $1,800
• Immediate denture (fitted the same day teeth are removed): around $1,900
• Implant-supported dentures: about $10,500 to $21,500
• Partial dentures: typically less than full dentures

All figures are national averages without insurance, as summarized by GoodRx from American Dental Association data. Prices vary by region: the same analysis cites a 2020 ADA survey in which a full set cost around $2,000 in Oregon but around $1,400 in Tennessee. It also notes that prosthodontists' fees, according to the ADA, range from about $1,600 for a partial denture to over $2,700 for full dentures, reflecting specialist training and laboratory work.

What a Quote Should Include

Two quotes can look very different simply because they cover different things. A complete denture price may or may not include:

• The examination and X-rays
• Removing any remaining teeth
• Impressions or digital scans
• Try-in appointments to check fit, bite and appearance before the denture is finished
• Adjustments in the first weeks of wear
• Relines later, as the gums and jaw change

A low headline price that excludes extractions, try-ins and adjustments can end up costing more than a higher, all-inclusive one. Ask exactly what is included.

What Changes the Price

The type of denture. A partial denture fills gaps and clips to your remaining teeth. A full denture replaces every tooth in an arch. An immediate denture is fitted the day teeth come out, and usually needs relining once the gums heal. Implant dentures add implants underneath, which changes the cost entirely.

One arch or both. Prices are often quoted per arch, upper or lower. A full set means both, so check which a quote refers to.

Extractions and healing. If teeth need removing first, that work, and any temporary denture while you heal, adds to the total.

Materials and laboratory work. Higher-grade denture teeth, a custom-tinted base and careful fitting all cost more to make, and are most of the difference between a denture that looks natural and one that does not.

Who makes it. Specialist fees tend to be higher. So does a practice with its own laboratory, though that usually means fewer appointments and adjustments made the same day rather than sent away.

The Part Most Articles Leave Out: The Cost Over Time

The price of a denture is not the cost of having one. A conventional denture rests on the gums, and the jawbone underneath gradually shrinks once teeth are lost. As it does, the denture loosens. That means relines, adhesive, repairs and, eventually, a new denture.

Implant dentures cost more at the start, but the implants anchor the denture so it no longer relies on the gums alone, and they help preserve the bone they sit in. Whether that is worth the difference depends on your bone, your health and your budget. We compared the research in detail in dental implants vs dentures.

Why Implant Dentures Cost So Much More

An implant denture is several treatments in one: the implants themselves, the surgery to place them, the attachments that connect them, and the denture or fixed arch on top. The two main types differ in cost:

• Snap-in implant dentures usually sit on two to four implants per arch and can be removed for cleaning.
• Fixed full-arch teeth, such as All-on-4 and All-on-6, sit on four to six implants and stay in permanently.

Bone grafting, extractions and the material of the final teeth all move the price within that range. For a full breakdown of single implants, implant dentures and All-on-4, see how much do dental implants cost.

Insurance, Medicare and Financing

Dental insurance. Many dental plans cover part of the cost of dentures, up to the plan's annual maximum. Check for waiting periods and whether implants are covered, since many plans treat them differently.

Medicare. In most cases, Original Medicare does not cover dentures or implants (source). Some Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits that may help, so check your plan's dental coverage directly.

Financing. Monthly payment plans can spread the cost, and treatment can often be phased. See our financial information for the options we accept.

How Pricing Works at Our Practice

We do not publish fees, because a figure without an examination is a guess. After your consultation and 3D scan, you receive a written estimate with the total broken down by stage, so you can see what is essential now and what can wait. Our dentures are made in our own laboratory, so try-ins and adjustments happen here rather than being sent to an outside lab.

What to Ask Any Practice

• Is the quote per arch or for a full set?
• Does it include extractions, try-ins and adjustments?
• Who makes the denture, and where?
• What will relines or replacement cost later?
• Would implants change my long-term costs, and by how much?
• Can the treatment be phased?

Final Takeaways

• Traditional full dentures average around $1,800 nationally; implant-supported dentures about $10,500 to $21,500.
• Prices vary by region and are often quoted per arch, so compare like with like.
• A cheap headline price may exclude extractions, try-ins and adjustments.
• Conventional dentures carry ongoing costs as the jaw changes; implant dentures cost more upfront.
• Original Medicare usually does not cover dentures; some Medicare Advantage plans may.
• The only accurate figure is a written estimate after an examination.

Sources

1. GoodRx. Dentures cost by type: partial, full, and more. Summarizing American Dental Association fee data. goodrx.com
2. Medicare.gov. Dental services coverage. medicare.gov

Where to Go From Here

Makris Dental Prosthodontics is a specialty prosthodontic practice at 13250 Narcoossee Rd #103 in Lake Nona Medical City, Orlando. Dr. Elizabeta Cokovska is a board-certified prosthodontist with over 30 years in practice.

Start with dentures or implant dentures to compare options, read how much do dental implants cost, or see before and after results.

Call (407) 753-4743 or request a consultation online. You will leave the first visit with a written estimate either way.