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Your options for a denture for one tooth

One missing tooth can be filled with an acrylic or flexible denture, a missing tooth retainer or click in veneers. Here is how they compare.

A hand holding a missing tooth retainerOur missing tooth retainer

A missing tooth retainer, made in our UK lab. Same day at our clinic from £199, or by post from £185.

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What a denture for one tooth is

A denture for one tooth is a small partial denture: one false tooth on a thin base against the roof of your mouth or the gum. Clasps around the teeth either side, or the grip of the base, hold it in. You take it out to clean it.

The NHS lists three main ways to replace a lost tooth: a partial denture, a bridge fixed to the teeth either side, or an implant fixed into the jawbone.

Some people need something quickly after an extraction. Some are tired of an old gap in photos. Some are waiting months for an implant. The right choice depends on which is you.

Always start with a dentist

Gap new, or after an injury, pain or swelling? See a dentist first. Only they can check the gum, bone and teeth either side.

Single tooth denture vs the other options

Two dental options from a dentist, two cosmetic ones from our UK lab. They do different jobs.

Acrylic denture
Flexible denture
Missing tooth retainer
Click in veneers
Cost
NHS band 3 or private
Usually private
£185 by post
£199 by post
Time
A few weeks
A few weeks
3 days, or 3 hours
3 days, or 4 hours
Made with a dentist
No metal clasps
Partly
Everyday, long term
Covers nearby teeth

Times: by post, or same day at our clinic.

Acrylic or flexible: which single tooth denture

Acrylic is the classic. It is rigid and easy to adjust or add a tooth to later. It can feel bulky at first, and wire clasps can show near the front.

Flexible dentures have a soft, bendy base with no metal. Many find them more comfortable and less obvious for a front tooth. They are harder to adjust or add to, and usually cost more.

Metal based (chrome) partial dentures are thin and strong, but more often used when several teeth are missing. A dentist or clinical dental technician will say which suits you.

Partial denture for a front tooth on the NHS

An NHS dentist may offer a denture if it is needed to treat a dental problem. In England it is band 3. Scotland charges differently, so check NHS inform. Some people get NHS dental care free.

Dentures usually take a few weeks. Straight after an extraction, a dentist can make an immediate denture in a few days. These often need adjusting or replacing within a year as the gum heals.

Going private, or need repairs and relines? Our sister business Denture Services makes real dentures, for a front tooth you plan to wear every day for years.

A gap covered with a missing tooth retainer

Before: a customer at our clinic with a gap from one missing front toothBefore
After: the same customer later that dayAfter: Missing tooth retainer
Missing tooth retainerPrices and booking are below.

Same day results at our clinic in Motherwell. Results vary from person to person.

The missing tooth retainer, by post or same day

A clear retainer with a cosmetic tooth in the gap, shade matched. By post up to 4 teeth; same day up to 3 per arch.

Missing tooth retainer on a lilac backgroundOur missing tooth retainer
Same day at our clinic
£199one arch, £299 both
  • Up to 3 teeth per arch, around 3 hours
  • Impressions taken with our team
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Book a time
By post
£185one arch, £299 both
  • Up to 4 teeth, made in 3 days
  • Impression kit sent to your door
  • Made in our UK lab
Order by post

£25 to book a same day visit, taken off your total and refunded if you cancel 24 hours or more before. Klarna Pay in 3 at our clinic: 18 or over, subject to approval. Late fees may apply. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may affect your ability to get credit.

What a missing tooth retainer cannot do

Need a denture to eat and speak every day? See a dentist or Denture Services. We are a dental lab, not a dentist.

  • It is not a denture and does not replace one a dentist plans
  • It does not replace the root or protect the bone like an implant
  • It cannot treat pain, infection or a loose tooth near the gap
  • It is not for a gap that is unchecked or still healing
  • It is not for anyone under 18

Questions people ask

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How much is a denture for one tooth?

Private prices vary by material and practice, so get a written quote. NHS charges are in the section above.

Can you get a single false tooth without a dentist?

A real denture is made with a dental professional. A missing tooth retainer is cosmetic and needs no referral.

How soon after an extraction can I wear something in the gap?

For a missing tooth retainer, wait until your dentist says the area has settled. Need a tooth straight away? Ask your dentist about an immediate denture.

Can I eat with a single tooth denture?

Most people learn to, starting with softer food. With a missing tooth retainer, follow its care guide and take it out if anything feels wrong.

How long does a missing tooth retainer last?

Usually 6 to 18 months, depending on the person and care. A well made denture is designed for longer use.

Do I sleep in a denture for one tooth?

The NHS advises taking dentures out at night unless your dentist says otherwise. We suggest the same for a missing tooth retainer.

Smile without the gap.

Missing tooth retainer, made in our UK lab. Same day at our clinic near Glasgow, or by post to your door.

About this guide

Written by the team at our UK dental lab, where GDC registered technicians make every appliance. We are a dental lab, not a dentist: we make cosmetic and protective appliances and cannot diagnose or treat dental problems. If you are unsure, see a dentist first.

Written by the Venneir lab team. Updated 12 Nov 2026.

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