Front teeth are the first thing people see, so the right partial denture has to look natural as well as fit well. Here’s what to choose and what to expect.
By the FixUrSmile Dental Lab team · Updated October 2026 · Part of our complete partial dentures guide
Yes. A removable partial denture can replace one or several missing front teeth on the upper or lower arch. It’s a common choice because it’s far less expensive than a bridge or implants, it doesn’t require surgery, and it doesn’t involve reshaping the healthy teeth next to the gap.
| Flexible partial | Acrylic partial | |
|---|---|---|
| Clasps | Gum-colored, no metal | Metal wire, which may show when you smile |
| Feel | Thin and slightly flexible | Thicker and rigid |
| Adding teeth later | Usually not possible | Often possible |
| FixUrSmile price | $315 (1–3 teeth), $399 (4–6 teeth) | $245 (1–3 teeth), $295 (4–6 teeth) |
For most people replacing front teeth, a flexible partial is the better-looking choice because there’s no metal near the smile line. An acrylic partial costs less and can be a good fit when budget is the priority or when you may need teeth added later. Learn more in our flexible dentures guide.
A Nesbit partial is designed for one side of the mouth and is usually used for back teeth, so it’s not the typical choice for a front gap.
Front teeth need a close color match. When you order from FixUrSmile, you choose a tooth shade (Light, Medium, Dark, or Bright White) and a gum shade (Light-Medium or Dark). If you’re between two shades, compare your teeth in daylight against a white sheet of paper and choose the closer match.
A front-tooth partial has a thin gum-colored base that sits along your gums and the roof of your mouth or behind your lower teeth, replacement teeth matched to your shade, and clasps that hold onto the teeth beside the gap. From the front, people usually see only the replacement teeth. See what a partial denture looks like for more detail.
| Removable partial | Bridge | Implant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $245–$399 at FixUrSmile; about $900–$2,000 at a dental office* | About $2,000–$5,000* | About $3,000–$7,500 per tooth* |
| Surgery? | No | No | Yes |
| Affects healthy teeth? | No drilling | Neighboring teeth are reshaped for crowns | No |
| Removable? | Yes | No | No |
*Typical dental-office ranges reported by Guardian Life (flippers), Guardian Life (partials), Guardian Life (bridges), and Guardian Life (implants). Your price will vary by provider, location, and case.
At a dental office, partial dentures typically cost about $900 to $2,000 for flexible partials. FixUrSmile’s custom front-tooth partials are $245 to $295 (acrylic) or $315 to $399 (flexible), depending on how many teeth you’re replacing.
A bridge is fixed and feels more like natural teeth, but it costs more and requires reshaping the neighboring teeth. A partial is removable, costs much less, and leaves your healthy teeth untouched. Your dentist can help you decide based on your teeth and gums.
Usually not. A flexible partial has gum-colored clasps, so there’s no metal near your smile, and the replacement teeth are matched to the shade you choose.
Yes. Choose Both when you order and select the number of teeth for each arch. Each arch can replace up to 6 teeth.
Metal-free flexible partial, from $315. Made in our US dental lab from impressions you take at home, with licensed dentist review and our Custom Fit Guarantee.
