Replacing missing teeth changes more than a smile. It changes what you can eat, how clearly you speak, and how comfortable you feel in photos and conversations. Dentures remain the most accessible way to replace many teeth at once — but “dentures” now means several very different things, at very different price points.
Here’s a plain-English guide to the three main types, what they cost at Northwest Family Dental, and how to think through the choice.
Option 1: Complete dentures — the full-arch classic
A complete denture replaces every tooth in the upper or lower arch. Modern versions are lighter, more natural-looking, and better-fitting than the ones your parents might remember — each set is custom-molded to your gums and matched to your face.
Complete dentures are the fastest, most affordable route back to a full smile. The trade-off is that they rest on the gums, so they take a short adjustment period and benefit from periodic refitting as your jaw naturally changes over the years.
Complete dentures at Northwest Family Dental are $999 per arch — custom-fitted, adjusted until they’re comfortable, with clear care instructions to make them last.
Option 2: Partial dentures — when you’re keeping healthy teeth
If several natural teeth are still healthy, a partial denture fills the gaps around them. It clips discreetly onto your remaining teeth, restores chewing on the side you’ve been avoiding, and — importantly — keeps neighboring teeth from drifting into the empty spaces, which is what happens when gaps are left alone.
Partial dentures at Northwest Family Dental are $899. We design the framework around your natural teeth so the partial supports them rather than stressing them.
Option 3: Implant overdentures — the stability upgrade
The most common complaint about traditional dentures — especially lowers — is movement. An implant overdenture solves it by snapping the denture onto dental implants placed in the jaw. The result: no slipping while eating or talking, stronger bite force, and implants also help preserve the jawbone itself.
At Northwest Family Dental, an implant-supported lower overdenture is $4,499, and an upper is $7,999. Not every patient needs this level — but for lower dentures that won’t stay put, it’s often the option patients wish they’d chosen first.
Side-by-side comparison
| Type | Best for | Price at our office |
|---|---|---|
| Complete denture | Replacing a full arch affordably | $999 |
| Partial denture | Filling gaps around healthy teeth | $899 |
| Implant overdenture (lower) | A lower denture that never slips | $4,499 |
| Implant overdenture (upper) | Maximum stability up top | $7,999 |
What getting dentures actually looks like
Expect a straightforward sequence: an exam and impressions, a try-in appointment where we check the fit and look before anything is final, delivery day, and a follow-up adjustment or two. Most patients adapt to speaking and eating within a couple of weeks — starting with softer foods and reading aloud at home genuinely speeds it up.
If any teeth need to be removed first, we handle extractions in the same office and plan the timing so you’re never left without a plan for your smile.
How to choose
- Budget is the priority? Complete or partial dentures get you eating and smiling again for under $1,000.
- Keeping several healthy teeth? A partial protects what you have while replacing what you’ve lost.
- Tired of a loose lower denture? An implant overdenture is the definitive fix.
The honest answer is that the right choice depends on your gums, bone, and remaining teeth — which is exactly what an exam tells us. Dr. Claudia Appiah and Dr. Brijesh Patel, the two experienced dentists at Northwest Family Dental, will walk you through what your mouth actually supports and quote everything before treatment begins. New patients get an exam, x-rays, and cleaning for $129.
Learn more on our dentures page, or compare partial dentures and implant overdentures.
Ready to smile without thinking twice?
Explore dentures at Northwest Family Dental. Serving Fort Worth, Lake Worth, Azle, and Saginaw — book online or call (817) 237-3232.
This article is for general educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for an in-person exam. Your dentist will recommend the safest, most appropriate option for you.