{"id":226456,"date":"2026-04-18T06:22:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T05:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allenhousedental.co.uk\/ipswich\/?page_id=226456"},"modified":"2026-10-31T16:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T16:47:16","slug":"dentures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.allenhousedental.co.uk\/ipswich\/dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_grid_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_grid_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n.id01, .id01 *{box-sizing:border-box}\n\n.id01{width:100%;margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--body);\n  font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}\n.id01 .wrap{width:min(100%,1380px);margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,56px)}\n\n.id01 .cta{margin-bottom:var(--s3)}\n.id01 .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;\n  min-height:52px;font-family:var(--body);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;\n  padding:0 34px;border-radius:6px;border:0;background:var(--blue-deep);color:#fff;\n  text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;transition:background .15s ease}\n.id01 .btn:hover{background:var(--blue-hover)}\n.id01 .btn.sec{background:transparent;color:var(--blue-deep);\n  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--blue-deep)}\n.id01 .btn.sec:hover{background:var(--mist)}\n.id01 .btn:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--sky);outline-offset:2px}\n.id01 .btn svg{flex:none}\n\n.id01 .status{font-size:18px;color:var(--slate);margin:0;line-height:1.6;max-width:70ch}\n.id01 .status strong{color:var(--navy);font-weight:700}\n\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){\n  .id01 *,.id01 *::before,.id01 *::after{transition-duration:.01ms!important;\n    animation-duration:.01ms!important}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"id01\">\n<section class=\"hero ahd-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"id01-heading\">\n  <div class=\"wrap grid\">\n    <div class=\"copy\">\n      <p class=\"eyebrow\">Dentures<\/p>\n      <h1 id=\"id01-heading\">Dentures in Ipswich<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"lede\">Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth. They can replace one or more teeth, or a full upper or lower set, and each one is made to fit your mouth by a dental laboratory.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"cta\">\n        <a class=\"btn\" href=\"\/ipswich\/contact\/\">Request an appointment<\/a>\n        <a class=\"btn sec\" href=\"tel:+441473251955\"\n           aria-label=\"Call Allen House Dental Ipswich on 01473 251955\">\n          <svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\n               stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.8 19.8 0 0 1-8.63-3.07 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6A19.8 19.8 0 0 1 2.12 4.18 2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72c.13.96.36 1.9.7 2.81a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45c.9.34 1.85.57 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n          01473 251955\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p class=\"status\"><strong>Acrylic dentures from &pound;850 per denture (upper or lower), chrome dentures from &pound;1,000.<\/strong> Mouthguards for grinding or sport are &pound;180.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"shot\">\n      <img src=\"\/ipswich\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-5.jpg\"\n           alt=\"Dental professional holding a full upper and lower denture\"\n           width=\"671\" height=\"447\" loading=\"eager\"\n           fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\">\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_1 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n.id02, .id02 *{box-sizing:border-box}\n\n.id02{width:100%;margin:0;background:var(--mist);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--body);\n  font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;\n  padding:clamp(56px,7vw,96px) 0}\n.id02 .wrap{width:min(100%,1380px);margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,56px)}\n\n.id02 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*::after{transition-duration:.01ms!important;\n    animation-duration:.01ms!important}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"id02\">\n<section class=\"types\" aria-labelledby=\"id02-heading\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n    <p class=\"eyebrow\">The options<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"id02-heading\">Types of denture<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">Which one suits you depends on how many teeth are missing,\n    how healthy the remaining ones are, and what your gums and jawbone will\n    support.<\/p>\n\n    <ul class=\"cards\" role=\"list\">\n\n      <li class=\"card\">\n        <p class=\"who\">Option one<\/p>\n        <h3>Acrylic denture<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fee\">From &pound;850 per denture (upper or lower)<\/p>\n        <p>A plate of tooth-coloured acrylic carrying as many teeth as you need, from one to a full set.<\/p>\n        <ul role=\"list\">\n          <li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>The lower starting price of the two<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Rests on the gums, and a full upper denture covers part of the roof of the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Teeth can be added to it if you lose more later<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li class=\"card\">\n        <p class=\"who\">Option two<\/p>\n        <h3>Chrome denture<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fee\">From &pound;1,000<\/p>\n        <p>Built on a thin cobalt chrome framework rather than a full acrylic\n        plate. It rests partly on your remaining teeth, so it can be made\n        slimmer and covers less of your palate.<\/p>\n        <ul role=\"list\">\n          <li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Thinner, and usually feels less bulky<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Holds onto your remaining teeth with small clasps, so those teeth need to be sound<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li class=\"card\">\n        <p class=\"who\">Option three<\/p>\n        <h3>Implant-retained denture<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fee\">Quoted after your assessment<\/p>\n        <p>A removable denture that clips onto implants in the jaw, which holds it more firmly than a denture resting on the gums alone.<\/p>\n        <ul role=\"list\">\n          <li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Clips on and off for cleaning<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>The implants are placed first, so treatment is planned over several months<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Any bone graft needed first is planned and quoted separately<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/li>\n\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p class=\"note\">A bridge or an implant can also replace missing teeth, and your dentist will tell you at the assessment if one would suit you better. If you are missing\n    most or all of the teeth in one jaw, our\n    <a href=\"\/ipswich\/full-mouth-dental-implants\/\">full mouth implants<\/a> page\n    covers the fixed alternatives.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_2 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n.id03, .id03 *{box-sizing:border-box}\n\n.id03{width:100%;margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--body);\n  font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;\n  padding:clamp(56px,7vw,96px) 0}\n.id03 .wrap{width:min(100%,1380px);margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,56px)}\n\n.id03 .eyebrow{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;\n  color:var(--blue-deep);margin:0 0 12px}\n.id03 h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,38px);\n  line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 16px;max-width:22ch}\n.id03 .lede{font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--slate);margin:0 0 var(--s5);max-width:64ch}\n\n.id03 .steps{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;counter-reset:step;\n  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--s3)}\n.id03 .st{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--silver);border-radius:12px;\n  box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:24px 26px;counter-increment:step}\n.id03 .st .n{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue-deep);color:#fff;\n  font-size:18px;font-weight:700;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\n  margin:0 0 14px}\n.id03 .st .n::before{content:counter(step)}\n.id03 .st h3{font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 8px}\n.id03 .st p{font-size:18px;color:var(--slate);margin:0;line-height:1.6}\n\n.id03 .note{margin:var(--s5) 0 0;padding:24px 28px;background:var(--mist);\n  border:1px solid var(--silver);border-radius:10px;font-size:18px;color:var(--slate);\n  line-height:1.6;max-width:82ch}\n.id03 .note strong{color:var(--navy);font-weight:700}\n\n@media (max-width:1000px){\n  .id03 .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}\n}\n@media (max-width:640px){\n  .id03 .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n}\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){\n  .id03 *,.id03 *::before,.id03 *::after{transition-duration:.01ms!important;\n    animation-duration:.01ms!important}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"id03\">\n<section class=\"proc\" aria-labelledby=\"id03-heading\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n    <p class=\"eyebrow\">The process<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"id03-heading\">How a denture is made<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">A dental laboratory makes your denture over several appointments, usually a few weeks apart. The number of visits\n    depends on the type and on how much adjusting it needs.<\/p>\n\n    <ol class=\"steps\" role=\"list\">\n\n      <li class=\"st\">\n        <div class=\"n\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <h3>Assessment<\/h3>\n        <p>Your dentist checks your remaining teeth, gums and bite, and goes through the types that would suit you. Any fillings or extractions needed first are planned at this stage.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li class=\"st\">\n        <div class=\"n\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <h3>Impressions<\/h3>\n        <p>A mould (the impression) or a scan is taken of your jaws, with a record of how your teeth meet. These go to the laboratory that builds the denture.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li class=\"st\">\n        <div class=\"n\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <h3>Try-in<\/h3>\n        <p>You may try a version with the teeth set in wax to check their appearance and bite. This is the time to ask about the shade or shape.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li class=\"st\">\n        <div class=\"n\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <h3>Fitting<\/h3>\n        <p>The finished denture is fitted and adjusted. You are shown how to put\n        it in and take it out, and how to clean it.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li class=\"st\">\n        <div class=\"n\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <h3>Adjusting the fit<\/h3>\n        <p>Short follow-up appointments let your dentist fine-tune the fit while you get used to it. 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These tips make the first weeks easier.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cols\">\n\n      <div class=\"col expect\">\n        <h3>Your first few weeks<\/h3>\n        <ul role=\"list\">\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg><span>Start with soft food cut small, and chew on both sides to keep it stable<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg><span>Practise reading aloud to help adjust your speech<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg><span>Some people notice a spot that rubs at first, and we ease it at a short appointment<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"col care\">\n        <h3>Looking after it<\/h3>\n        <ul role=\"list\">\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Clean it over a bowl of water or a folded towel, so it is protected if you drop it<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Brush it daily with a denture brush and soap or a denture cleaner; toothpaste is too abrasive for it<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Take it out overnight unless your dentist says otherwise. It gives your gums a rest, and keeping it in water keeps its shape<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Clean your gums, tongue and any remaining teeth as well as the denture<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p class=\"note\">If your denture starts to feel loose or rubs, ring us. 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The table shows the fees that usually go\n    with it, from your first appointment onwards.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"layout\">\n\n      <div class=\"list\">\n        <h3>Private fees<\/h3>\n        <table aria-label=\"Private denture and mouthguard fees\">\n          <tbody>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Acrylic denture, per denture (upper or lower)<\/th><td>from &pound;850<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Chrome denture<\/th><td>from &pound;1,000<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Mouthguard, for grinding or sport<\/th><td>&pound;180<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">New patient appointment<\/th><td>&pound;100<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Routine examination, if registered here<\/th><td>&pound;65<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Simple extraction, where required<\/th><td>from &pound;150<\/td><\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"side\">\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <p class=\"who\">Spreading the cost<\/p>\n          <h3>Membership from &pound;14.75 a month<\/h3>\n          <p>Three plans cover routine examinations, hygiene appointments or\n          both, and your examination is where the fit of your denture is\n          checked. 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