Dentist Hertfordshire

Dentures: types, fit and care

By Dr Faiz Azizan Data last checked How we list clinics

Dentures replace missing teeth and can be full or partial. They are made to fit your mouth and may need adjustment while you get used to them. On the NHS they fall within Band 3 charges. Clean them daily, remove them at night as advised and see your dentist if they stop fitting.

Types

Full dentures replace all the teeth in an arch and partial dentures replace some, attached to the remaining teeth. Some people choose implant-supported options, which are usually private.

Getting used to them

It can take time to speak and eat comfortably. Sore spots are common at first and the practice can adjust the fit, so return rather than ignore them.

Care

Clean dentures every day with a suitable brush and cleaner, handle them over a basin of water, and follow your dentist's advice about wearing them at night. Mouths change over time, so keep going for check-ups.

Questions to ask your dentist

  • What type of denture do you recommend for me and what are the alternatives?
  • How many visits will it take, and what adjustments are included?
  • How should I clean and store them, and should I wear them at night?
  • Who makes the denture, and are they GDC-registered?

Hertfordshire dentists that mention this treatment

Compare practices whose own websites mention this treatment, by town:

Credentials and treatments on those pages are stated by each practice and are not verified; see the methodology.

Sources

This guide is general information compiled by an independent directory, not clinical advice. See the disclaimer and methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are dentures available on the NHS?
Yes, where clinically needed, within Band 3.
Who makes dentures?
A dentist or a clinical dental technician registered with the GDC. Check registration on the GDC register.
Where can I compare Hertfordshire dentists for "dentures"?
Town pages that compare practices mentioning this treatment on their own websites: Dentures in Watford, Dentures in St Albans, Dentures in Hemel Hempstead, Dentures in Stevenage and Dentures in Bishop's Stortford. Listings are A-Z and based on what each practice states, checked 6 October 2026.
Is the guide "Dentures" medical advice?
No. It is general information compiled by Dr Faiz Azizan from official sources such as NHS.uk and the General Dental Council. For advice about your own teeth speak to a registered dentist; for urgent problems call NHS 111.