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False tooth options for a missing tooth gap

There is no single right false tooth, only the one that fits your gap, budget and timing. Every option is here, including ones we don't make.

Clear retainer with a built in toothOur 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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  • Made in our UK lab
  • GDC registered technicians

Missing teeth options, from fixed to removable

Ranked from most lasting to simplest. Dental prices from Bupa Dental Care; flipper from Dentaly.

Dental implant

From £2,400 a tooth

3 to 9 months

Healthy gums and enough bone; the closest thing to a natural tooth

Things to know

Surgery, the highest price and a long wait. Rarely on the NHS.

Dental bridge

£837 to £1,824 a unit

A few dentist visits

Strong teeth either side, especially if they need crowns anyway

Things to know

One missing tooth usually needs 3 units. The teeth either side are often shaped to hold it. Usually lasts 10 to 15 years.

Partial denture

£605 to £1,285, or NHS Band 3

A few visits

Several missing teeth, or a long term removable tooth without surgery

Things to know

Can feel bulky at first and may clasp other teeth. Usually replaced every 5 to 10 years.

Denture for one tooth guide

Flipper tooth

£200 to £2,000 private

Quicker than a full denture

A stopgap while a gap heals or you save for an implant or bridge

Things to know

Thin acrylic: not built to last and can feel loose.

Flipper tooth UK guide

Missing tooth retainer

£185 by post, £199 same day

3 days by post, or 3 hours

Missing teeth covered quickly, without surgery

Things to know

A cosmetic cover, not a dental repair.

Retainer by post

Click in veneers

£199 by post, £399 same day

3 days by post, or 4 hours

Gaps plus stained, worn or uneven teeth, covered in one go

Things to know

Not for loose teeth, braces or severe gum problems. Most people take them out for meals and to sleep.

Click in veneers by post

Compare the cost of filling your gap

Pick how many teeth are missing to compare first costs.

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Ranges from Bupa Dental Care: a single implant with crown from £2,400 a tooth; an acrylic partial denture £605 to £1,285; bridges £837 to £1,824 a unit from Bupa price lists, with one missing tooth usually needing three units. Every practice sets its own fees, so get a written quote. Missing tooth retainer figures are our own prices.

Missing front tooth: what to think about first

A missing front tooth affects talking, eating out and photos far more than a gap at the back, so speed often matters as much as cost.

A recent gap needs time to heal before anything is made for it. A dentist can say when it has settled and whether an implant or bridge is possible later. Many wear a removable false tooth meanwhile.

Might want an implant one day? Don't leave it for years. Dentistcost advises acting within about 12 months where possible, as bone shrinks and a graft adds cost.

Just knocked a tooth out?

Call a dentist or NHS 24 on 111 now. An adult tooth stands a much better chance if it is back in within the hour.

Real gaps, filled at our clinic

Left: a missing tooth retainer. Right: click in veneers over several missing teeth.

Before: a customer at our clinic with a gap from one missing front toothBefore
After: the same customer later that dayAfter: Missing tooth retainer
Before: a customer at our clinic with several missing front teethBefore
After: the same customer later that dayAfter: Click in veneers
Missing tooth retainerPrices and booking are below.
Click in veneersSame day at our clinic from £399, or by post from £199

Real customers at our clinic in Motherwell. Results vary from person to person.

Our two removable false teeth compared

Both made in our UK lab by GDC registered technicians. It depends whether the rest of your smile needs covering.

Missing tooth retainer
Click in veneers
Both arches
£299 post or same day
£299 post, £599 same day
Fills gaps
Up to 4 (3 same day)
Covers stains, wear
Shade
Matched to your teeth
3 shades

Gap teeth: spaces between teeth, not missing ones

Searching gap teeth often means natural spaces between teeth, like a gap between the front two. That is not a missing tooth, and the fixes differ.

A dentist or orthodontist can close spaces for good with braces or aligners, or narrow them with bonding. Click in veneers hide small spaces while you wear them, without altering your teeth.

Getting a false tooth on the NHS

Bridges and dentures are on the NHS when a dentist says they are clinically needed. Fillings are Band 2 and crowns, bridges and dentures Band 3 in England; check the current charge on nhs.uk. Implants are usually private; the NHS says only rarely, for example after mouth cancer or an accident when dentures can't be worn.

The catch is finding an NHS dentist with space. For real dentures or denture repairs, our sister business Denture Services can help.

Missing tooth retainer prices

Each tooth is shade matched with a real tooth shade guide.

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
  • Klarna Pay in 3 at our clinic
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 we cannot do for a missing tooth

Hurting, or a new gap? See a dentist first. Once checked, a removable cover is a quick way to smile again.

  • We are not dentists: no implants, bridges or crowns
  • We cannot treat pain, infection or a loose tooth
  • Our appliances are for adults 18 or over only

Questions people ask

Something else? Send us a message.

Can I get a fake tooth the same day?

Yes, at our clinic near Glasgow, for both our missing tooth retainer and click in veneers. Booking needs a £25 deposit, which comes off your total.

Is a flipper tooth the same as a missing tooth retainer?

No. A flipper is a small acrylic plate with a tooth on it. Our missing tooth retainer is a clear retainer over your teeth with replacement teeth built in at the gaps.

What happens if I leave a missing tooth gap?

For some, not much. For others the bone shrinks over time, which can make an implant harder later. A dentist can tell you what to expect.

Do I need to see a dentist before ordering?

No referral needed. We do recommend a dentist if the gap is new, sore or bleeding, or the teeth beside it feel loose.

How long does a missing tooth retainer last?

Usually 6 to 18 months, depending on the person and how well it is looked after. Clean it daily and keep it in its case when it is out.

Can I replace more than one missing tooth?

Yes: up to 4 replacement teeth by post, up to 3 per arch same day. For more gaps, click in veneers or a partial denture may suit better.

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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