How much do dentures cost without insurance?

Full denture cost per arch

Denture prices are usually quoted per arch (upper or lower), so a “$499 denture” is one plate, and replacing both roughly doubles the price.^[1]

The per-arch prices by quality level in the table above come from Real Dental Costs.^[1] Economy dentures use standard acrylic and stock teeth, so they look less natural and wear faster.^[1]

Full set of dentures cost

Measured across all removable types, a full upper and lower set averages $1,953, with a range of $1,509 to $3,620. State averages run from $1,676 in Oklahoma to $2,867 in Hawaii.^[1]

CareCredit’s 2023 to 2024 cost study lists these averages for upper and lower dentures:^[3]

• Basic: $452
• Traditional: $1,968
• Premium: $6,514

CareCredit’s 2026 study puts full traditional removable dentures at $2,022 on average, low-cost removable dentures at $460 and premium removable dentures at $6,703.^[2]

Partial denture cost

A partial replaces a few teeth and clips onto your remaining teeth. Real Dental Costs puts partials at $1,000 to $2,800 per arch.^[1] CareCredit’s 2026 averages by material:^[2]

• Resin-based: $1,784
• Flexible nylon: $1,780
• Metal: $2,293

Implant-supported dentures cost

Adding implants keeps a denture from slipping, but raises the price into the thousands per arch.^[1]

• Snap-in implant denture: $3,000 to $7,300 per arch^[1]; CareCredit’s 2026 average for snap-on implant-retained dentures is $2,540^[2]
• Fixed implant denture or All-on-4: $8,000 to $15,000 per arch on Real Dental Costs’ denture guide^[1], and $18,000 to $35,000 per arch on its implant guide^[4]

See dental implant cost for full-mouth prices.

What is the cheapest set of dentures?

The cheapest removable dentures are economy or basic plates made with standard acrylic and stock teeth:^[1][2][3]

• Economy full denture: $500 to $1,200 per arch, from Real Dental Costs
• Basic upper and lower dentures: $452 on average in CareCredit’s 2023 to 2024 study, and $460 for low-cost removable dentures in its 2026 study
• Chain offers: Aspen Dental advertises a basic denture starting at $499 per arch with its $49-a-year savings plan, as reported by Real Dental Costs

Cheaper dentures look less natural and wear faster, so budget for relines and an earlier replacement.^[1]

How to get dentures if you can’t afford them

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research lists these routes to free or low-cost care:^[6]

1. Dental schools. Students treat patients under the supervision of licensed dentists, usually at lower fees.
2. Community health centers. At federally funded health centers you pay what you can afford, based on your income.
3. Medicaid. Adult denture coverage depends on your state, so ask your state Medicaid office.^[1]
4. State and local health departments. They may know of free or reduced-cost dental programs nearby.
5. United Way. It can point you to free or reduced-cost dental services in your community.
6. Clinical trials. Researchers may give participants limited free or low-cost treatment for the condition under study.

A dental discount plan is another option at a regular office; see the last step under “How to pay less for dentures.”

Cost to pull all teeth and get dentures

The headline denture price usually excludes these items:^[1]

• Dental exam: $50 to $350
• Panoramic X-ray: $157 to $428
• Simple extraction: $137 to $335 per tooth (see tooth extraction cost)
• Surgical extraction: $281 to $702 per tooth
• Full-mouth extractions: $1,500 to $3,000 or more
• IV sedation or general anesthesia: $494 to $1,253
• Reline every 1 to 2 years: $200 to $500

For most people replacing a full mouth, Real Dental Costs puts the realistic all-in cost of a standard upper and lower set at $3,000 to $5,000.^[1]

Dentures cost with insurance, Medicare and Medicaid

• Dental insurance: most plans treat dentures as major work and cover about 40% to 50%, but an annual maximum of $1,000 to $2,500 usually limits the benefit.^[1]
• Waiting and frequency: many plans add a 6 to 12 month waiting period and pay for new dentures only every 5 to 8 years.^[1]
• Medicare: Original Medicare does not cover dentures; some Medicare Advantage plans do.^[1]
• Medicaid: coverage varies by state, and some states exclude adult dentures.^[1]

Dental implants vs dentures cost

Dentures cost less up front. A standard full denture runs $1,500 to $2,500 per arch, against $3,000 to $7,300 for a snap-in implant denture and $8,000 to $15,000 for a fixed implant denture, on Real Dental Costs’ denture guide.^[1] Replacing one tooth with an implant and crown costs about $3,760 to $5,733.^[4] Conventional dentures last about 5 to 8 years before the fit degrades enough to need replacement, while implant-supported dentures last 15 to 20 years or more.^[1] Over 20 years, repeated denture replacement narrows the price gap with implants.^[1] For one or two missing teeth, also compare dental bridge cost.

How to pay less for dentures

1. Ask what the quote includes. Confirm extractions, X-rays, adjustments and relines, and whether the price is per arch or per set.^[1]
2. Compare chain prices. Basic chain dentures start well below a standard denture, as shown in the cheapest set section above.^[1]
3. Use pre-tax money. Dentures are an IRS-eligible medical expense for HSA and FSA funds.^[1]
4. Use a dental discount plan. Care Anytime’s dental benefit shows a sample complete upper denture at $1,067 against a regular cost of $2,273, based on 2021 FAIR Health data for Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago and New York City.^[5] See how dental discount plans work.