Full denture prices, by city
New to this? What are dentures, and what are snap-on dentures?
| Where | Price | vs US | Clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Algodones Mexico | $450 | 13 | |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | $575 | 4 | |
| Cancún Mexico | $590 | 6 | |
| Tijuana Mexico | $600 | 20 | |
| San Luis Río Colorado Mexico | $800 | 3 |
Questions about full denture
What are full dentures?
False teeth on a gum-colored base that replace every tooth in the upper or lower jaw. They rest on the gums, the upper one uses the roof of the mouth for suction, and many people use adhesive 23. You take them out to clean them 23,24. They are the lowest-cost, non-surgical way to replace many teeth 23. Full guide: Dentures and snap-on dentures
How long does it take to get dentures?
The dentist takes impressions, a lab builds a model, sets the teeth in wax and makes the final denture, which the NHS says usually takes a few weeks 24. Fitting and adjusting "usually takes several office visits", and getting used to them takes weeks or sometimes months 23. Abroad, the fitting visits can fit one trip if you stay long enough. Ask how many days. If teeth are pulled first, an immediate denture can be fitted the same day 24,25.
Why do dentures get loose?
After teeth are lost, the jawbone shrinks, so dentures loosen over time and the face can sag 23,24. Cleveland Clinic gives a lifespan of seven to 10 years, with a reline, a refit of the base, every one to two years 23. Implants help slow that bone loss 2, which is why some long-time denture wearers move to snap-on dentures or All-on-4.
How do I care for dentures?
Clean them at least twice a day, brush your gums, and take removable dentures out at night. The NHS says never wear them overnight unless your dentist tells you to 24. Sore spots and slipping in the first weeks are normal and are what the adjustment visits are for 23. Ask the clinic who adjusts or relines the denture after you go home, and who pays.
What do full dentures cost abroad?
Full denture: what it costs by city
| City | Price | vs US | Clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Algodones Mexico | $450 | 13 | |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | $575 | 4 | |
| Cancún Mexico | $590 | 6 | |
| Tijuana Mexico | $600 | 20 | |
| San Luis Río Colorado Mexico | $800 | 3 |
Ask whether extractions, an immediate denture, the final denture, adjustments and later relines are in the price.
Sources
- Cleveland Clinic, "Implant Supported Dentures: Process, Benefits & Care". https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24303-implant-supported-dentures
- Cleveland Clinic, "What Are Dentures? Types, Care & Benefits". https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/10900-dentures
- NHS, "Dentures (false teeth)". https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dentures/
- American Dental Association, MouthHealthy, "Dentures". https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/dentures