Dentures in Hamilton

Dentures Made to Fit Your Mouth

Q: How long does it take to get new dentures?

Usually a few weeks, over three to five appointments. These cover the scan or impressions, a try-in to check the look and bite (for larger dentures), the fitting, and an adjustment once you've worn them for a few days. An immediate denture works differently: it's made in advance and fitted the day the teeth come out, then relined a few months later once the gums have shrunk and settled.

Q: Can I get NHS dentures in Hamilton?

Yes, if you're registered with us as an NHS patient, with charges capped at £384 per course of treatment. Paying privately opens up a wider range: stronger metal-framed partials, more natural-looking teeth and a closer colour match.

Q: Why does my lower denture keep moving?

Lower full dentures move more than uppers because there's less gum to grip, and the tongue and cheeks push them about. Upper dentures usually stay put better, since they seal against the roof of the mouth. New dentures take a few weeks to settle, and one that has loosened over the years can often be relined (£110). If a lower denture never feels secure, two implants underneath make the biggest difference of anything we offer.

Q: Should dentures come out overnight?

Yes, take them out at night. Your gums need time without pressure, and sleeping in dentures is linked with soreness and fungal infections such as denture stomatitis. Keep them in water or a soaking solution overnight so they don't dry out and warp. Before bed, gently brush your gums, tongue and any remaining teeth.

Dentures in Hamilton cost from £565 for a small partial and £695 for a full set, and usually take three to five visits over a few weeks. ¹ Each one is made by a dental laboratory to records of your mouth, then adjusted here until it feels right.

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Immediate dentures £495; cobalt chrome from £1,200. Plan members pay 10% less. ¹ Dentures are available on the NHS too. Children are registered and treated on the NHS straight away, and we are registering new NHS adults now.

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The Main Types

Which suits you depends on how many teeth are left, where the gaps are, and your budget.

Full Denture

A complete upper or lower set. We set the teeth in wax first so you can judge the shape, shade and smile before it's finished.

Plastic (Acrylic) Partial

Pink plastic base with one or more teeth on it. Quick to make, easy to add a tooth to later, and the lowest-cost way to fill several gaps.

Metal-Framed (Cobalt Chrome) Partial

A thin metal frame under the teeth. Covers less of the palate, feels lighter and sits more firmly than plastic, but costs more.

Immediate Denture

Made in advance and fitted on the day teeth are taken out, so nobody sees a gap. It will need relining as the gums shrink.

Implant-Retained Denture

Clips onto two or more implants. The usual fix for a lower denture that won't stay down. How it works

Repairs and Relines

A crack mended, a new tooth added after losing one, or the fitting surface relined to match gums that have changed.

Visits and Timings

Expect three to six weeks from first visit to fit.

Exam and Plan

We look at your gums, any remaining teeth and how your jaws meet, and talk about what you want from the denture. Bring your old one if you have it.

Moulds and Choices

Impressions are taken for the lab. You choose the tooth shade and shape with us.

Wax Try-in

For full or larger partial dentures, the teeth arrive set in wax. You can look in the mirror, speak, and ask for changes while they're still easy to make.

Fit and Review

The finished denture goes in, and we see you again within a week or two to ease any sore spots.

The First Few Weeks

Expect it to feel bulky for a while. Your tongue and cheeks learn to hold it in place, and most people stop noticing it within a month.

Eat soft food in small pieces at first, and chew with both sides at once to keep it level

Words with S and F sounds can whistle; reading aloud for a few minutes a day helps

Sore patches are normal early on. We trim them in a few minutes, so come in rather than leave it out

A little fixative is fine if it gives you confidence; needing lots means the fit should be checked

Denture or Implants?

For many people a well-made denture does the job well. Where it doesn't, implants can hold it still or replace it with fixed teeth. Dr Sharma assesses implant options on a CT scan here.

Guide: full-arch implants or dentures?

Feature	Denture	Implant-retained denture	Fixed full arch
Comes out?	Yes	Yes, to clean	No
Surgery	None	Implants placed	Implants placed
Stability	Good upper; lower can move	Clips firmly in place	Fixed like natural teeth
Covers the palate	Upper full: yes	Often less	No
From	£695	£8,500 per jaw	£12,500 per arch

Why Dentures Loosen

The ridge of bone and gum under a denture shrinks slowly once teeth are lost, fastest in the first months after extractions. The denture stays the same shape, so in time it rocks or rubs.

A chairside reline (£110) adds new material to the fitting surface so it hugs your gums again. Most dentures also need replacing every five to ten years as the teeth wear flat and the bite drops, which can make the face look older.

Lose another natural tooth? An acrylic partial can usually have a tooth added (£105) rather than being remade.

Daily Care

Leave it out overnight so your gums can rest, in water or a soaking solution so it doesn't dry and warp

Clean it each day with a soft brush and soap or denture cleaner; toothpaste scratches

Hold it over a towel or a basin of water when cleaning, so a drop doesn't crack it

Brush any natural teeth, your gums and tongue too, especially where clasps sit

Never use superglue on a broken denture; bring it in for a proper repair

Keep coming for dental examinations even with no teeth left, so we can look at your gums and screen for mouth cancer

Denture Prices

Your written plan confirms the fee before anything is made. Plan members pay 10% less. Prices checked October 2026. ¹

For registered NHS patients, dentures fall within the standard NHS charges, up to £384 for a course of treatment, unless you're exempt. Private dentures give more choice of materials and tooth styles.

Acrylic partial, 1 to 4 teeth	from £565
Acrylic partial, 4 or more teeth	from £660
Full acrylic denture	from £695
Cobalt chrome partial	from £1,200
Immediate denture	£495
Chairside reline	£110
Adding a tooth	£105
Implant-retained denture, per jaw	from £8,500

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Questions

Cost, NHS, fit and repairs.

How much are dentures in Hamilton?–

Private dentures in Hamilton start at £495 for an immediate acrylic denture, £565 for a small partial and £695 for a full acrylic set. ¹ A cobalt chrome partial, which is thinner and stronger, is from £1,200. Members of our dental plans get 10% off these private dentures, and registered NHS patients can have dentures on the NHS. If you'd rather the denture were held firmly on implants, that's from £8,500 for each jaw, with no plan discount.

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