Private Dentures in Coventry

The process of making custom dentures can take several weeks. This is because the clinical dental technician will need to take impressions of your mouth, create a mould, and then make the dentures to fit your unique specifications. We will let you know how long you can expect to wait for your custom dentures during your consultation.

You should remove your dentures before going to bed. This will give your gums a rest and also allow you to properly clean your dentures. If you are interested in permanent dentures, you can explore implant-retained dentures, which are fixed to implants in your jaw.

It is important to clean your dentures every day to remove plaque and bacteria. A soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive cleaner can be used for this purpose. You should soak your dentures daily to help remove any buildup and avoid bad smells.

Yes, a custom made denture is the ideal restoration if you want a natural-looking finish. A skilled and experienced dental technician will be able to replicate your original teeth in both form and function. This way, you can feel confident about your new smile.

No, dentures do not change your face. In fact, they can help to improve your appearance by providing support for your cheeks and lips. This can help to avoid the sunken appearance that may occur when there are missing teeth.

Yes, dentures are available on the NHS. They are a band 3 treatment, which means that they will cost £332.10 per course of treatment, as of September 2026. This will cover full and partial dentures with an acrylic base. The process typically takes around 4 to 8 weeks. The treatment may be available for free for some patients. Speak to our team if you’re not sure if you qualify for free NHS care. 

NHS dentures will typically take around 4-8 weeks from start to finish, but the treatment could be longer if there are issues with the initial wax model. Issues at this stage might require us to start treatment again and this could lead to treatment taking in excess of 3 months. You may need to replace your dentures over time, as your gums will shrink and your jaw will change shape over time. 

You will qualify for NHS dentures if your dentist decides that this treatment is clinically necessary for replacing missing teeth. Purely cosmetic requests and premium materials will not be supported by NHS care. Most patients with missing teeth will quality for dentures, regardless of age. 

If you choose to go ahead with treatment for NHS dentures, we’ll start by taking impressions of your mouth and your bite, to see how your top and bottom arches fit together. We’ll then create a wax model of the denture to allow you to try this on and check the fit. If the wax model is a good fit, we’ll then order the final denture. It can take between 4 and 8 weeks for the denture to be made. We’ll then complete a final fitting and give you aftercare advice for caring for your denture and your gums. 

NHS dentures are functionally effective and safe, but there are limited materials available when choosing NHS dentures. For a more refined fit and more natural looking restorations, patients might want to consider private dentures over NHS dentures.