Reviewed by Hayes Leung, DD, in-house denturist at Miller Dental Care, Orillia.
If you are missing teeth and thinking about dentures, the first question is almost always the same: what is this going to cost me? It is a fair question, and it deserves a straight answer. With the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) now open to more people than ever, the good news is that for most patients the cost of dentures is largely, and often fully, covered.
Here is a clear, honest breakdown for Orillia patients: what the plan covers, who qualifies, what you will actually pay, and why the person who makes your dentures matters as much as the plan that pays for them.
Does the CDCP cover dentures? The short answer
Yes. Complete (full) dentures and partial dentures are both covered services under the Canadian Dental Care Plan. The plan also covers the ongoing care that keeps dentures comfortable, including repairs, relines, rebases, and tissue-conditioning liners.
What the CDCP does not cover is implant-supported dentures or the dental implants themselves. Those are treated as advanced procedures and fall outside the plan. Standard removable dentures, the kind most people need, are covered. You can see the full list of covered services on the Government of Canada's CDCP coverage page.
Who qualifies for CDCP denture coverage?
The CDCP is open to Canadian residents who meet four conditions:
- Your adjusted family net income is under $90,000 a year
- You do not have access to private dental insurance
- You and your spouse or common-law partner have filed last year's tax return
- You are a Canadian resident for tax purposes
As of 2025, the plan is open to all ages, so you no longer have to be a senior or a child to apply. If you have qualified for other government programs, that does not disqualify you.
What you will actually pay
This is where a lot of denture articles get vague, so we will be specific. How much the CDCP pays depends on your adjusted family net income:
| Adjusted family net income | CDCP pays | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Under $70,000 | 100% | No co-pay |
| $70,000 to $79,999 | 60% | 40% co-pay |
| $80,000 to $89,999 | 40% | 60% co-pay |
One honest note that many clinics skip: the CDCP reimburses at its own fee-guide rates, which can sit below a clinic's regular fee. At Miller Dental Care, for patients approved at 100% coverage, we bill the CDCP directly and do not charge the co-pay, so qualifying patients often pay nothing out of pocket. We confirm exactly what you will owe, if anything, before any work begins. No surprises.
The type of denture you choose also affects the final number. We offer three tiers, from an economy-grade standard denture to a long-lasting precision denture with nano-ceramic teeth. You can see current pricing for each on our dentures page.
How often will the CDCP replace my dentures?
The plan applies frequency limits, which is normal for any denture coverage. As a general guide, complete and cast partial dentures are covered once every 8 years, acrylic partials roughly every 5 years, and relines about every 1 to 2 years. Partial dentures and immediate dentures also require preauthorization before treatment starts.
You do not need to sort any of this out yourself. We submit the preauthorization, confirm your coverage and your frequency eligibility, and walk you through it before you commit to anything.
Choosing the right denture
Not every denture is the same, and the right one depends on how many teeth you are replacing and how much stability you want.
- Full dentures replace a complete upper or lower arch of teeth.
- Partial dentures fill the gaps when you still have some healthy natural teeth, and they help keep those teeth from shifting.
- Immediate dentures go in the same day teeth are removed, so you are never without teeth while you heal.
It is worth resisting the urge to shop on price alone. A cut-rate denture tends to announce itself later, with slipping, sore spots, and trouble chewing. A well-made denture is quieter about its job. Think of it less as a purchase and more as something you rely on every time you eat and speak, for years.
The lower-denture problem, and how we solve it
Here is the honest truth about traditional dentures that most people only learn the hard way: uppers usually behave, but lower dentures have almost nothing to hold onto. They lift, they float, they need adhesive, and they can turn a meal into a chore.
There is a better answer, and it is the reason we are glad to have Hayes Leung, DD, as our in-house denturist. He was the first denturist in Ontario to earn certification in the Suction Effective Mandibular Complete Denture (SEMCD) technique, a method that shapes the lower denture to create a gentle seal with your gum tissue. That seal holds the denture in place using natural suction, which for most patients means no adhesive, no floating, fewer sore spots, and a bite that feels close to natural teeth. Around 8 in 10 people missing lower teeth are candidates.
He is also certified in the BPS, CQR, and OM denture systems, which build the bite around how your own muscles move. Having a denturist on site means your fittings, adjustments, and repairs all happen in one place, with the person who made them.
What to expect when you are new to dentures
New dentures take some getting used to, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something. The first days to a few weeks are an adjustment period as your mouth learns the new shape. Eating softer foods at first, practicing speech, and coming in for a couple of small adjustments are all normal and expected. A well-fitted denture, cared for and relined when needed, settles into something you stop thinking about. That is the goal.
Getting started as a CDCP patient in Orillia
Miller Dental Care is accepting new patients, including those on the Canadian Dental Care Plan. We do everything we can to make treatment affordable, starting by confirming your coverage through preauthorization so you know where you stand before you decide anything.
To get started, call us at (705) 558-9028 or request an appointment online.