Hello justin, Im only a 43yr old women with most of my teeth gone i have these horrid dentures that keep clicking it drives me mad and other people around me, l.o.l oh i wish i could afford those new flexible dentures, due to bad health i dont work, and just wish we could get them on NHS so has i could give my mouth a rest from all that hard plastic. lorraine.

Six months ago, I had upper and lower dental plates made. They were the first I had and were very basic. They replaced 3 teeth in my lower set and 5 in the upper. I have tried very hard to get used to them without reall succes. My dentist suggests that I consider flexible dentures but the cost will be between £800 and £1000. I am a private patient with and NHS and i am with Denplan insurance. Is it likely that they wouod cover the cost of these flexible replacements, havig already accepted the cost of the original set

Hi there ,,im at my wits end with the NHS dentures im wearing i hate them they dont fit properly , had them for 3 weeks after loosing two front teeth,the only way to get through the day with them ,is to keep sucking on a mint all day it seems to help me speak alittle better ,,do i have to go through my dentit to see if i can get a flexible replacement or cani just go to a private dentist ,,,how much do they cost .
thanking you
gloria

I may be able to answer some of your questions regarding the design of your flexible denture. Because of its lightness and strengh flexible dentures can be made a lot smaller. The design Justin mentioned with no roof is probably a skeleton shape like a chrome denture. It has flexible clasps for retention instead of relying on suction of the plate with the palate.
I would remind patients especially those on Denplan or simliar that they should only be paying the Laboratory fee for the appliance. You might be surprised to find out the laboratory fee to the dentist for a completed flexible denture is somewhere between £130 and £200 .
Patients now have a legal right to request details of the Laboratory used to produce their dentures. Hope this helps.
Cheers

Agreed, all dentures, crowns and other laboratory made items (whether NHS or private) are supplied with a document called a ‘statement of manufacture’ or ‘conformity statement’, patients having dentures or crowns fitted by dentists should ask for this document before leaving a dental practise when the dentures or crowns are fitted.
This document will list the name of the dental laboratory, the quality level requested and the specific materials used to make the product for you, this document is important should you have any problems afterwards and want to identify who to contact.

Its time for a clear distinction between what the clinical fees are charged by the dentist, together with the laboratory fee to manufacture whatever quality of denture or crown is provided, crowns can be made by laboratories for as little as £18.00 in the UK, using cheap materials and labour

kevin

How much does an upper full denture cost as a private patient?,

Thank you for your enquiry. A full upper denture would cost approximately £800.00

Hello, I am 62 and my teeth aren’t what they used to be but I don’t really want to end up with dentures for the rest of my life do you think veneers would be a viable option? I have a few teeth missing at the back but the rest of them are in ok condition, you will probably have to see my before you can make certain but what is you general opinion? Many Thanks

Certainly veneers or ceramic restorations can likely be considered for esthetic enhancement in this case as long as the teeth are healthy.

got a new full upper nhs denture made in oct 2010 still can not wear it, find to sore and in my mind it doesnt fell straight , that it sits off on one side. Can i ask my dentist to make another as very unhappy with this one. It is also bigger than my last ones. Thankyu.

You may need to consider an implant supported denture to gain the fit you desire.

What is the cost of a set of VALPLAST dentures compared to conventional ones? Thanks

I have fixed upper bridges replacing 432/234 with the 3 being the pontic. These were fitted 30yrs ago and are now beyond repair. I feel my only optionis the removal of the retained roots and a partial denture fitted. I do not want this to be acrylic as I feel I know it would be very difficult for me to tolerate it. I had thought about chrome cobalt but recently heard of valplast. I would appreciate your thoughts on this. I know it is dificult without an initial examination but hope I have supplied enough information tohelp you reply Thank you in anticipation

l wanted my botton jaw done has it sticks out a bit l had my bottom teeth out when l wear dentures they look crooked .lm scared of being put out is there another way .l feel very depressed has l dont feel right with my dentures it feels like they are sticking out.l dont rember having this problem with my bottom jaw when l was a child. now it makes me feel like not going out because people might be looking at me

Perhaps you should arrange an appointment with a dentist who offers dental implants, this might be the way to solve your problems?

I am 43and unfortunately have worn a full set of dentures for 27 years. I am paranoid when I have to speak to anyone or smile and I totally avoid having myphoto taken. Could you also give me a rough estimate for cosmetic denturesand how many years you can spread the payments over. I know its not cheap hence the fact Ive been wearing the same set for years. I dont earn a greatsalary so it would depend on the cost to have any treatment carried out. Hope you can help.

can you tell me how much the cheapest kind of braces that there is.

hya im a 38 yr old single woman and have most of my top teeth on a denturei cant eat.. talk or socialise b.cos i feel like its going to fall out ….could you give me an idea of the cost please …thanx so much ..

I would like to know the cost of a full set of cosmetic dentures

I would like information about switching from metal based denture to valplast and estimated cost. I have two natural teeth remaining in my upper jaw (one molar on the right and one premolar on the left). Thank you and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Request cost estimation for valplast partial upper denture. thank you.

i had a metal based denture fitted in my upper jaw last March and I do notfeel comfortable with it. I have two teeth remaining in my upper jaw, eachin the left and right sides. Kindly advise if valplast flexible denture would suit my situation. thank you.

Hello, ive had a denture now for about 40 years and im really want to havesomething more realistic looking, i thought about implants but abviously its cost and can the work be done, i would require 12 teeth implants 11 upperand 1 lower, many thanx

Hello ,I have 7 bottom dentures on a nhs plate ,one tooth beside the dentures
is very loose can I add to my dentures and as they are at the front would I have to
be without them for long thankyou

i have some teeth missing and wear dentures 5 to be exact and wanted to have veneers fitted, my teeth are discoulered and want a whiter smile , is this still possible ? and if it is how much would it cost for me to have them done, and could you advise me on where to go to get this done ,, i want an established company to do them am a 54 year old woman , i have my teeth checked by a dentis every six months on a regular basis

Hi in theory this is possible but you may need crowns on the teeth the denture braces against. Plus a new denture. Budget 500-750 a tooth. If you are based around London any of the s3 dental clinics will offer a free consultation if you mention my name Kind regards

Hi i am 18 years old and i was studying to become a hairdresser i dont have any confidence atall in my smile and of course being a hairdresser you have to smile everyday, my teeth have large gaps in them and i have a tooth that hasnt fully come through it looks a mess so i gave up my hairdressing. i was wondering could i get my teeth done on the nhs if not would i get credit checked for a payment plan as i have no credit as i have only just turned 18?

You could ask your nhs dentist to see what they could do for you however most cosmetic treatments aren’t strictly available on the nhs

I suffer wit accute peridontitis, and am losing all my teeth, would the nhs pay for dental mini implants? I cannot afford the prices dentists want in this country, and my teeth are getting loser by the day, i cant bite into anything and my teeth are really spacing out especially at the front. i ahve but ten teeth left on my upper jaw and sometimes the pain is unbearable. i have been quoted £10, 000 by a few dentists, but cannot afford this huge amount of money. Would the NHS pay for the treatment and if so where would i find a dentist that would do it on the NHS, as they are few and far between these days.

Sorry. Dental implants are not available on the NHS

i have a upper set of dentures, my problem is they don”t really fit that well,if i bite on the left side the right side comes down.All so when i start to talk after a few mins,they start to fall down..And if i shout they fall straight down,and have ti hold them them in with my tounge, i have a dental app” soon but when i explain this,it seams im getting fobt off, pleaes can you give me some advice..Thank you

It sounds like you may need a new set making or you may need to use additional retention in the from of implants to hold the dentures in place. these are often needed when there is insufficient bone to create enough retention for the dentures. Ask your dentist for advice

i have partial upper acrylic denture eight teeth to be exact and i have my teeth done on nhs can you tell me how much it would cost to have flexible valplast done and would nhs pay something thanks for your help

I have had two teeth removed on bottom left hand side two in from the back and have read about flexible dentures. How much would something like this costs im a private patient with the dentist

Would like to know if flexible dentures can replace ridged dentures, full set on bottem, my husband and I have them and have trouble keeping them in and cannot eat.

god i am so glad i am not the only one having problems well today i got the rest my teeth taking out so now have full set dentures at the age of 35 , i am diabetic so they blame that i have the most hideous dentures you will ever see the top one great but my 90 grannie would love but at my age i hate them asked the dentist to not but big lip on them but he did the bottom ones omg they do not go under my top ones i look like something out of the planet of the apes ,, all i got was let them settle in i went why are they goin to go into place alot better i dont think so , he has said wait til january and we will get new set made to tell you the truth i dont trust this man one bit i think he doesnt want me to have a social life , i just dont no how i am goin to cope .

I WANT TO KNOW IF VALPLAST FLEXIBLE DENTURES WILL BE PREFERABLE OVER ACRELIC FOR FULL UPPER JAW WITH REGARD TO FITMENT & COMFORT. I AM 74 YEARS OLD WITH ALL TEETH REMOVED FROM UPPER JAW.

I just had a upper plate with 5 teeth on it fitted yesterday, the dentist said keep it in for a week but I can bearly cope with this length if time. It’s the hard astic at the roof of my mouth that feels uncomfortable. Are the fkexabe dentures a good option? Implants are too expensive for me so that’s not a option. I would be gratefull of some feedback due to feeling completely sad. I’m not even 35 yet too.

can you tell me how much for flexi dentures. i have 4 missing in bottom.and only have 2 inleft hand side at top.cant wear dentures from dentist keep boaking and been sick with them. have been advised that flexi dentures will suit me better but dont know how much they will cost .

I have 4 teeth left on the right hand side of my upper set. Would I be able to have a flexible denture or metal denture instead of the NHS plate I have recently had. I would like something smaller on the roof of my mouth but still very secure

Desiree…I had dental implants in my bottom gum on the NHS I was referred by my NHS dentist to the local dental hospital..

Do they teach English Grammer or how to make a Proper Sentence in schools anymore?

Hi,I have just had a partial top denture put in today only worn it for a few hours and my gum is bleeding already,the plate doesnt sit close to the roof if my mouth and spit sits in there,my dentist has advised me to come back in a few weeks IF i have any problems,i understand that i need to get use to it but it already causing me a lot of discomfort, i paid private for them the colour match is great but the fit is not,i only had a impressions of my teeth and xrays I payed £300 pounds for four teeth on a plate,can any1 help
thanks Lesley

I’m 64nearly and the nh false teeth I have are nasty they fall out all the time the glu makes me sick please help I have be come stuck in my own home in case folk laugh at me they don’t fit full stop Rita thank you

I have read everyone’s comment on dentures, I have had dentures for about twenty five years and have never got used to them. I have just had a new set of upper dentures made, I feel like I have been made nhs dentures, when I have paid for private. I now have buck teeth, my dentist is so attempted I am worried about going back.

Dear Dr.Justin:
Can u please send back to me flexi-dental information and cost in parcial replacements (flexi material) many thanks.

I have heard that if a tooth breaks on your flexible denture that they cannot be repaired and you have to have another denture made,is that true and do they break easily.

I would like to know the cost of full set of flexible dentures as I need the remainder of my teeth extracted I have at present a nhs partial top denture witch is extremely uncomfortable to wear and unable to eat with it in it is so embarassing

I have just paid around £950 for a lower partial flexible denture and my friend has told me hers was only £450. Is this right. We both live in the North but have different dentists.

Desiree,
I have referred people for implant retained lower full dentures to the dental hospital on the NHS before and have had mixed responses. It appears to be a decision based on local funding allocation, whether you could be used as a learning/teaching case and also, why you have lost your teeth to begin with (ie. periodontitis – especially in those with diabetes and smokers) is regularly taken into account; For example if you had been a victim of a RTA or possibly cancer related surgery you may under a multi disciplinary team qualify for dental implants on the NHS, whereas if it was due to periodontitis probably less so. Nevertheless it may be worth inquiring. I hope this helps.

Hi all,

Really refreshing to read I am not the only one with teeth issues.

I have quite a few missing teeth partly due to Diabetes and I am only 43, the front looks quite bad and I have anothe tooth which is becoming loose. I already have a bottom NHS dental plate which is okay but still find it difficult to get used to especially when eating. I really need something in the upper as well but I hardly wear the bottom denture, I keep hearing about flexible dentures which my dentist didn’t mention – are they commonly used by dentist and what is the difference between them and NHS or Private ?

I have been this evening and been offered either a Sticky Bridge in the top or another Upper Denture to replace possible 1 or 2 teeth – I just want something snug fitting, small and comfortable ?

I can’t afford Implants but would certainly choose them if on NHS.

Many thanks
Andrew

i was given a partial upper denture on NHS OMG it was the most painful uncomfortable thing I’ve ever had to but in my mouth I have burning mouth syndrome and I’m alergic to the glue and the denture I have just got home from a private denture shop after having paid for a partial flexible valplast denture at the cost of £575 and OMG it’s brilliant i can’t feel it’s even in my mouth I’m so happy I can’t recomend them enough I hope this help some one

OMG I have suffered with burning mouth syndrome for 20 years
I’m now 70yrs old. I have had the biopsy etc but the medical community
has really not helped except to say it could be related to the virus
that causes shingles. I wear dentures after a really bad
riding accident very many years ago when dentists did not have
the finesse expected by customers and just yanked everything
out. I had the allergy tests by a hospital and I am allergic to
amongst other things the gum and plastic that are used in
NHS dentistry. I am post a triple heart bypass and have just
been diagnosed with diabetes. I may have another 10yrs to
go would be overjoyed to have the chance of flexible dentures.

expected

Sorry I forgot the most important question exactly how much
do a full set of flexible cost? Thanks to everyone for sharing
their dental problems. It would be nice to know if anyone
has a breakthrough with the flexible dentures and how you
found dentist with these on the menu. Thanks to all

To Jackie I just went to a denture shop and told them my problems about my burning mouth syndrome etc and asked if it would be possible to have a flexible denture and how much would it cost he said take a seat and let me have a look he had a quick look and said yes told me how much it would be and all it took was five days from start to finish I’ve had mine seven months now and still so happy with it Paula