How long does it take to get dentures?

Typically 3 to 5 visits over 6 to 8 weeks, covering impressions, try-ins and the final fitting. The try-in stage is where the fit, bite and appearance are adjusted before the denture is finished.

What are the alternatives to dentures?

Dental implants and bridges are the main fixed alternatives. Implants are Medisave claimable for the surgical stage and do not rely on neighbouring teeth, while bridges anchor onto adjacent teeth. Each option has trade-offs in cost, treatment time and how your remaining teeth are affected.

Dentures in Singapore: Types, Cost and Subsidies for Seniors

Q: How much do dentures cost in Singapore?

At Caring Dental, dentures start from $370 before subsidies. The price depends on whether you need a partial or full denture, the material, and how many teeth are being replaced. CHAS, Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation subsidies are deducted from the bill on the spot.

Q: Does CHAS cover dentures?

Yes. Dentures are one of the restorative procedures with increased CHAS subsidies from 1 October 2025. According to the Ministry of Health (2025), the subsidy for a complete removable denture is up to $272.50 to $418.50 per claim, depending on your card type.

Q: Are new dentures uncomfortable at first?

Some initial awkwardness is normal. Speaking and eating take practice, and getting fully used to a new denture usually takes the first couple of months. Sore spots are common early on, and your dentist adjusts the denture at review visits until it settles in comfortably.

Q: Full dentures or partial dentures: which do I need?

A partial denture replaces some missing teeth and clips onto the natural teeth you still have. A full denture replaces all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Which suits you depends on how many healthy teeth remain, which a dentist can assess with an examination.

Dentures in Singapore start from $370 at Caring Dental, and subsidies of up to $418.50 for a complete denture are available to CHAS, Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation cardholders. For many seniors, that brings a full set of replacement teeth well within reach.

Missing teeth are not just a cosmetic issue. They make chewing harder, push remaining teeth out of position, and change how you speak and smile. This guide covers the types of dentures available, what they cost, the subsidies that apply from 1 October 2025, and what to expect while getting used to them.

Types of Dentures

Partial Dentures

A partial denture replaces some missing teeth and holds on by clipping onto your remaining natural teeth. It is the usual choice when you still have healthy teeth worth keeping, and it stops those teeth drifting into the gaps.

Full Dentures

A full denture replaces all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw and rests directly on the gums. Upper full dentures also cover the palate, which helps them stay put through suction.

Which One You Need

It comes down to how many of your natural teeth are healthy enough to keep. That is an examination-and-X-ray decision, not something to guess at. Sometimes keeping a few strategic teeth to anchor a partial denture is the better plan; sometimes teeth that are too far gone are better removed for a full denture that fits well.

What Dentures Cost in Singapore

Dentures at Caring Dental start from $370, before subsidies. The final fee depends on:

Partial or full: full dentures replace more teeth and cost more
Material: acrylic dentures are the most affordable; cobalt-chrome frameworks are slimmer and stronger, at a higher price
How many teeth are being replaced on a partial denture

You will get the full price before treatment begins. Since 1 October 2025, CHAS dental clinics are required by the Ministry of Health (2025) to display MOH fee benchmarks next to their price lists, which makes comparing quotes across clinics easier than it used to be.

Subsidies for Dentures

Dentures are one of the seven restorative dental procedures with increased CHAS subsidies from 1 October 2025. According to the Ministry of Health (2025), the maximum subsidy for a complete removable denture is now $272.50 to $418.50 per claim, with the lower cap for CHAS Orange cardholders and the higher for Pioneer Generation seniors. CHAS Blue and Merdeka Generation cardholders fall in between, and partial dentures carry their own subsidy tiers.

In practice:

Bring your card (CHAS, Merdeka Generation or Pioneer Generation) plus your NRIC
The subsidy is verified and deducted at the counter, before you pay
The balance can often go through corporate or personal insurance where applicable

All four of our clinics are CHAS registered. For the card tiers and everything else CHAS covers, see our CHAS dental subsidies guide.

Getting Dentures: The Process

Expect 3 to 5 visits over 6 to 8 weeks:

Examination and impressions. The dentist assesses your teeth and gums, and takes moulds of your mouth.
Bite registration and try-in. A trial denture is fitted so you and the dentist can check how it bites and how it looks. This is the stage to speak up about anything that feels or looks off, because adjustments are easy here.
Final fitting. The finished denture is fitted and fine-tuned.
Review visits. Sore spots are normal early on; short adjustment visits sort them out.

Getting Used to New Dentures

The honest version: the first couple of months takes patience.

Eating. Start with soft foods cut small, chew on both sides at once, and work up to firmer foods over the following weeks.
Speaking. Reading aloud at home for a few minutes a day speeds up the adjustment. Words with “s” and “f” sounds settle quickest with practice.
Sore spots. Common, fixable, and worth an adjustment visit rather than toughing out.
Care. Clean the denture daily with a soft brush and mild soap or denture cleaner, and leave it out at night in water so your gums get a rest.

A well-fitting denture should let you get on with meals and conversation without thinking about it. If an older denture has become loose over the years, a reline or a new denture usually beats persevering, because gums and bone change shape slowly over time.

Alternatives Worth Knowing About

Dentures are not the only way to replace missing teeth. Dental implants are fixed replacements anchored in the jawbone, and the surgical stage is Medisave claimable. Bridges anchor a replacement tooth onto the neighbouring teeth. Implants and bridges cost more than dentures but do not come out at night, while dentures remain the most affordable route to replacing many teeth at once. Your dentist can lay out the trade-offs for your particular mouth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do dentures cost in Singapore?

From $370 at Caring Dental before subsidies, depending on partial or full, material, and the number of teeth replaced.

Does CHAS cover dentures?

Yes. Per the Ministry of Health (2025), complete-denture subsidies are up to $272.50 to $418.50 per claim from 1 October 2025, depending on card type.

How long does the process take?

Usually 3 to 5 visits over 6 to 8 weeks, including impressions, a try-in and the final fitting.

Are new dentures uncomfortable at first?

Some awkwardness and sore spots are normal early on, and getting fully used to a new denture usually takes the first couple of months. Adjustment visits sort out sore spots quickly.

Full or partial dentures: which do I need?

It depends on how many healthy natural teeth remain, which your dentist assesses with an examination and X-ray.

What are the alternatives?

Implants (Medisave claimable for the surgical stage) and bridges. Both are fixed but cost more; your dentist can walk you through the trade-offs.

Talk to Us About Dentures

Denture consultations are available at all four Caring Dental clinics, in Punggol, Sengkang, Anchorvale and Woodlands, open 7 days a week (closed on public holidays). Book an appointment and bring your CHAS, Merdeka Generation or Pioneer Generation card.

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